[mou-net] Goodhue Co Avocets

Goodhue County this morning. Kevin Smith found American Avocets and several other shorebirds. Location Goodhue County 18 south of Hastings. Coord: 44.673, -92.728. Flooded field next to highway. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Eastern Whip-poor-will Washington Co

One Eastern Whip-poor-will heard at 9PM. Location Gray Cloud Dunes SNA – West side close the the pond near the rr track. Probably on the golf course property. Larry S Cottage Grove Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Washington Co - Semipalmated plovers

Six semipalmated plovers and 10 least sandpipers in the pond on Jamaica north of 70th St (Cottage Grove) at 2PM. Larry S 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] Washington Co - Wilson's phalarope

Wilson’s phalarope still present on Jamaica Ave pond north of 70th St (Cottage Grove) at 6:30 PM Larry S 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] Black Throated Gray Warbler

Facebook as a way of quickly spreading a message (along with photos)is just the latest in changing technology. I can imagine a few years ago - as the internet started (with mounet) - someone was saying The internet connected folks found out about a sighting before those of us with a

[mou-net] Slilppery slopes

Since Scott mentioned slippery slopes – banning playback will be next. Larry S 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] [mnbird] C. Nighthawk, St. Paul

Once upon a time I had a similar situation at home . I had a common nighthawk sitting on the peak of my garage roof. Thinking it was injured I climbed up to help. It finally flew after I got within inches. I suspect it was tired from migration and would have preferred to rest some more. Larry

[mou-net] Primary feather emargination - why

question though is: Why emargination of any primary? Why would it be variable from species to species? Thanks Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove, 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] Washington Co - Wilson's phalarope

will have to hike a little bit to see it. Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove (Wash 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] Woodbury - Am Black Ducks

I don’t see black ducks in Washington County very often. This afternoon there were three in a small pond at the intersection of Bailey Rd and Radio Drive. The pond is at the SW corner of the intersection. Larry S Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Dickcisselsn meadowlarks SoWashCo

I know dickcissels are everywhere this year. Now dickcissels on the east side of East Ridge High school in Woodbury. There’s not much for grass there. Several of both species singing. What gives? (Bailey Rd and Mile Road – near the gravel pit pond on Mile Rd.) Larry S Join or Leave

[mou-net] Nesting Loon - N Washingto Co + black terns

Tom Bell and I went back to N Washington Co again today to find the black terns found yesterday by Linda Whyte. They were in a small wetland on Manning Trail just south of Highway 4. The wetland is the one that is right next to the road on both sides of Manning. There were 4 black terns that

[mou-net] Mallards roosting on the roof (Goodhue Co)

On the way back from Craig Mandel’s Fillmore Co trip on Friday evening we stopped at a restaurant near the Mississippi River. At sunset we saw 7 or 8 drake mallards sitting on the roof of a condo next door to restaurant. Some were sleeping – others were preening or stretching. It looked like

[mou-net] South Washington Co - Greater Yellowlegs

For shorebird challenged So Wash Co. – There were 6 greater yellowlegs in a wetland that is now drying out so it has some good mud. This was the same wetland that had a small flock of white-fronted geese in March. The wetland is in Woodbury – on Pioneer Drive just north of Baily Rd – on the

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

Jim- I use ebird mostly because I think they are collecting valuable info; especially for OUS sightings. I've never had too much trouble posting sightings but I haven't used it to see what has been seen by others in places where I might go. Maybe most of the OUS places I go have not been

[mou-net] Greater White Fronted Goose - South Washington Co

There were 3 greater white-fronted geese in a temporary wetland on Pioneer Rd (just north of Baily Rd) in Wooodbury at 11AM this morning. Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove (Washington Co) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] More GWF Geese - Washington Co

At 2PM there were 12 greater white-fronted geese in the pond on Pioneer Rd about 200 yards north of Baily Rd in Woodbury (Washington Co). I'm not sure if they just arrived or were there earlier and I didn't see them. Larry S Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Summer Tanager at Carpenter Nature Center

The summer tanager was spotted by bird bander Tom Bell this morning at Carpenter Nature Center. He was sitting in a pine tree trying to get some sun. I don't think he was staying warm though. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Summer Tanager: Bird of the Month - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - National Zoo| FONZ

I have included here the interesting page about summer tanagers http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_birds/default.cfm?bird=Summer_Tanager Larry S 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 at CNC

The summer tanager is still at Carpenter Nature Center (Friday 11/18) It was seen near the apple shack about 10:30 and later near the administration bldg. The admin bldg area seems to be a good place to find it when the sun is shining - The bird was seen on the roof and gutters hawking insects

[mou-net] Summer Tanager at Carpenter Nature Center

What a treat to see such a colorful bird at an otherwise not-so-colorful time of year. Posted a photo at http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl Larry S 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] Fish Crows in Minneapolis????

Wow - The problem might be that crows can do so many calls and make lot of other sounds. It would take some kind of special diagnostic call I imagine - I wonder if the fish crow rattle is different enough. - Original Message - From: danerika daner...@gmail.com To:

[mou-net] rusty black bird NOT

Ooops again. I went back to the Dennison Sewage Pond this morning and found my bird in the same area. This time I got a photo. What a strange plumage red-winged blackbird. Yoli was looking in Sibley and at my photo and she really burst my bubble :((( I put a photo on the MOU Showcase website.

[mou-net] rusty blackbird-Rice Co

Found one rusty blackbird near the entrance to the Dennison Sewage ponds this morning. It didn't look like it was in a hurry to go anywhere - just sat in some willows in a ditch next to a small bridge. The entrance to the ponds is a dirt road next to an unpicked corn field west of Dennison

Re: [mou-net] Whooping Cranes and lists vs. memories

Why not see it in Rice Co and then wait for that group of birds to become established.:)) Then is should count. Larry S - Original Message - From: hags...@aol.com hags...@aol.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 9:24 AM Subject: [mou-net] Whooping Cranes

[mou-net] palm warbler at Carpenter Nature Center

On Friday a very young palm warbler was banded. I don't remember seeing palm warblers in August before and this one didn't even have all his wing feathers in yet. Pic at: http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=showcase Larry S Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] virus threat ???

I opened it and it was a website for selling viagra - no damage (didn't buy any:::))) - Original Message - From: Paul Schumacher To: mnb...@lists.mnbird.net Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: [mnbird] virus threat ??? Jim Ryan's message got flagged by my

[mou-net] Fw: [eBird Alert] Needs Alert for Minnesota

Note the nest location here. I wonder if parking anywhere is going to be a problemepsecially with all the heavy equipment operating nearby. - Original Message - From: ebird-al...@cornell.edu To: lmsir...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 10:00 AM Subject: [eBird Alert]

Re: [mou-net] unknown baby duck

Hi Gail - Last year I saw a group of wood ducks that looked like this. I've never seen this appearance of woodies before. I only knew what they were because I saw them with mom. When I went back a week later they had changed into something that looked more like a woodie. My conclusion was

[mou-net] Dunlins and willet

Went with Tom Bell to look for the whooping cranes today but they were gone. As a consolation prize we went to Randolph Industrial Park and found 2 dunlins and a willet - all very nervous at our approaching car. This place is a few miles north of Lake Billsby on Highway 56 (west side) Larry S

[mou-net] Woodbury - Washington Co Black Ducks

In Woodbury - Co 19 (Woodbury Dr) and Dale Rd. NE of this intersection there is a small wetland in picked corn that always has lots of waterfowl in the spring. There were 3 black ducks (all drakes) in that pothole this afternoon. The surrounding corn field had lots of Canada geese and

Re: [mou-net] Newby

Be warned - you will have a small window of opportunity to bird your property. Between the melting of the snow and the appearance of the insects. Cheers Larry S - Original Message - From: Bruce Marzinske bmarzin...@mchsi.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Yard Observations

An interesting observation about robins eating snow. The word from the experts is that robins don't eat snow and need open water to survive in colder areas. 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] Crow family together again?

After feeding 2 crows all fall and winter (rarely, a third crow would show up too) there have been 4 at the feeding station for the last 3 days. It appears that the adults are with the youngsters again. Maybe finding food is more difficult for the adults with the deep snow. I'm pretty sure

[mou-net] Golden crowned kinglet

I met Jerry Hogeboom at Carpenter Nature Center during the Friday bird banding session. He mentioned to us that he had seen a golden crowned kinglet on Wednesday at the Center. Somewhat skeptical, I asked where he had seen it. He told us which trail it was on - and for the doubting Thomases in

[mou-net] Carpenter Nature center - Belize trip

I'll add some comments to Jim Fitzpatrick's post. Yolli and I were at this resort in 2002. It is located in the interior of Belize. I seem to remember about a 2 hour ride from the Belize City airport. The resort is on the Mopan river across from the town of Benque. When we arrived in Benque we

[mou-net] gray jays

Last week was sharptailed grouse. This week it is gray jays. I saw 2 yesterday. One in Nemaji State Forest (Pine Co) and the other in Douglas Co, Wis. I didn't know they could be in the eastern part of MN. One even perched close to me and watched. Earlier in the day I had been carrying a camera

[mou-net] Sharp tailed grouse

While driving north on I-35 this morning I had a flock of about 15 sharp tailed grouse fly over the highway in Pine County. I've been driving around and through Pine County for many years and have never seen these birds. I know they have been here for a while though but not in great numbers.

[mou-net] Long tailed Duck - Vadnais

The long tailed duck was present this afternoon on Vadnais Lake. He was resting/preening with 4 common goldeneyes on the north end of the lake. After a few minutes they all flew off to the south. I spent another hour looking and could not find him. This bird is a mature male - nice plumage..

[mou-net] Lake Elmo Park

Went to Lake Elmo Park today (Washington Co). Lots of yellow rumped warblers, ruby crowned kinglets, robins, and jays moving through. Also found a few Swainson's thrushes, 2 eastern towhees and a few palm warblers. I have not seen any towhees since July. I wonder where they have go in late

Re: [mou-net] A new idea about hanging Hummingbird feeders

Vaseline is too soft. It will just melt away in this hear.Try wheel bearing grease. You can buy it in a small tub. It should be available at a place like NAPA auto parts. - Original Message - From: john c. nelson nelso...@hickorytech.net To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sunday,

[mou-net] Rich Peet

Rich Peet - I need your email address. Sorry to post on the bulletin board. Larry S lmsir...@comcast 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] hunting of cranes

Laura and others. I don't think it is as simple as your email comment makes it seem. For example, I know that once upon a time the DNR (along with private organization contributions as well as non-game funds) created Lamprey Pass WMA. As I remember, Caroll Henderson was promoting this in order

Re: [mou-net] hunting of cranes

To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [mou-net] hunting of cranes And how does a hunter know the difference? Richard From: Larry Sirvio lmsir...@comcast.net To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 12:32:19 PM Subject

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

The black crowned night heron was near the bridge on 30th Ave (pedestrian path) that goes over Minnehaha Creek. I almost missed it because I was looking on the water and the bird was sitting on the horizontal trunk of a tree that was stretched across the creek. After a few minutes a second one

[mou-net] Crow begging at the window

We've been putting dog food out for crows for a few years now. They also learned to eat suet from a feeder on the back deck. A pair have been coming regularly but mostly in the winter. When spring arrives they don't come around so often. This year things are different. Apparently, the adults

[mou-net] Afton State Park

After being held prisoner for 3 days, I had to get out when the rain finally quit this afternoon. At Afton SP I still did not see Henslow's sparrow. Pam Albin had told me she thought she had heard them a few days ago. I did hear and record some songs which apparently were Henslow's sparrows.

[mou-net] Yellow Baltimore Oriole

This morning at Carpenter Nature Center (Washington Co) we banded a Baltimore oriole that was very yellow. The only hint of orange was the orangy-yellow upper chest - otherwise nor orange at all. I've never seen such a yellowish Baltimore oriole. How about others out there? I put a photo on

[mou-net] Yellow Baltimore Oriole

Today at Carpenter Nature Center we banded a very yellowish Baltimore Oriole. It was a second year (from last spring) male - note the brownish wings on the photo at http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=showcase I've never seen such a yellow colored Baltimore oriole - the only hint of

[mou-net] red-orange mix house finch

I posted a pic of a house finch at http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl I've never seen a house finch that had both orange and red colors. Maybe I haven't been paying close enough attention. Larry S Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Why a Canada Goose isn't Canadian

and Lord Baltimore didn't name the oriole and Joe California didn't name the California condor... - Original Message - From: Steve Roman cicind...@gmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Why a Canada Goose isn't Canadian

[mou-net] Purple finch in summer - Washington Co ?

I put a pic of what Steve Weston suggested was a purple finch. It looks like one to me. Anyone care to take a look and offer an opinion - yes or no. Thanks Larry S http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Summer tanager at Falls Creek SNA

) feeding along Manning Ave south of 170th St. Falls Creek SNA is just north of Pilar Ave on the east side of Highway 95 in Scandia TWP. Larry Sirvio 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] No Summer Tanager - Washington Co

Fortunately Bill Bronn had been with me at Afton SP when I recorded the summer tanager last Saturday. He suggested that I had been listening to that recording when I got home today from Falls Creek. When I checked the date stamp on my file - he was correct. Sorry - my bad :( He did ID

[mou-net] Afton State Park

Liz Stanley posted about a summer tanager at Afton SP. I got a brief look at the bird today and recorded the song and some calls. The bird had no red - only yellow. If someone with expertise with this bird wishes to hear these please, email me and I will send the recordings. Thanks Larry S

[mou-net] Afton State Park-wrong again ;(

I went back again after dinner to see if I could get a better look at the bird. I also recruited a more experienced birder to accompany me. What we found was - a female orchard oriole (that was obviously what I saw). She was not the one doing the singing though. There was also a first year male

[mou-net] Warbling Vireo nest

Wow - what a great shot. If you haven't seen the MOU-BBA site - check out http://www.mnbba.org/gallery/?region=MNSelect warbling vireo. Ron Refsnider has an amazing shot of a warbling vireo nest with young. I'd like to hear the story of how he got that shot. Congratulations Larry S

[mou-net] Red Breasted Nuthatch - Washington Co

On Friday at Carpenter Nature Center (Washington County) we banded a female red breasted nuthatch. She had a brood patch indicating she could be nesting nearby. Sue Plankis has heard a red breasted nuthatch several times at Carpenter this spring so this confirms her observation. Larry

[mou-net] Lebanon-Hills Saturday

on the trail that says Recipe for Woodlands. This is the spot to listen and look. Lebanon Hills Park is in Dakota Co - on Cliff road east of 35E. Larry Sirvio 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] Potential First State Record Won't Be Shared

never mistake a rufous sided towhee for a lark bunting again. Cheers Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove - Original Message - From: Pastor Al Schirmacher pasto...@princetonfreechurch.net To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:52 AM Subject: [mou-net] Potential First State

[mou-net] Gallery pics

I put some bird pics on the MOU gallery - Ecuador section. One week in Ecuador with Tropical Birding Inc - Andean Intro tour. Good birds - lots of rain and washed out roads caused some problems. Lighting for photography was mostly atrocious - camera screaming for more light.

[mou-net] purple finch

Today we had one female purple finch at the feeder. Last spring we had some purple finches for the first time at our feeder (Cottage Grove) in late April and early May. 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] Camera help

This may be a little off topic but I'm desperate. Just bought a new Canon D50. After using it for a week it says the card is not formatted - a card I have been using. Tried to format that card and others - still does not recognize any card. I'm desperate because I'm going on a birding trip soon

[mou-net] Camera help thanks

Thanks to those who responded. The first two responses were within 5 minutes. The problem was traced to a bent pin - the ones that make contact with the card. I was using an sd card with a CF adapter. The adapter was apparently crummy because one of the holes was a little smaller than the others

Re: [mou-net] Guess where I am?

I'd say he's in Hong Kong checking out the latest electronics for Best Buy. - Original Message - From: Alt, Mark mark@bestbuy.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:41 PM Subject: [mou-net] Guess where I am? Here are the birds I have seen this week,

[mou-net] Crossbills in your neighborhood?

One thing I noticed in our area where crossbills have been feeding you will find spruce trees with lots of cones on the ground under the tree were they were feeding. At least if you see this you will know they are or have been in the area. If not - keep looking :) Join or Leave

[mou-net] Gull ID help

I posted a picture of 2 gulls from the St. Croix River near Prescott. The one with the wings open needs id help. We'd like to include it in the Hastings CBC. Thanks 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] Eurasian Wigeon-Hennepin Co

At noon today (Tuesday) I tried to see the Eurasian wigeon from the north side of North Anderson Lake (GE parking lot) as described in previous posts. The lighting was bad so I went to the south side. I drove south off 494 on Prairie Center Drive and turned left (east) on Prairie Lakes Drive. I

[mou] Park Point--from the MOU Conservation Committee

Doesn't this sound like something the Non-Game Wildlife fund could help with? Can you mention this to Carrol Henderson? - Original Message - From: Michael Hendrickson To: Ken Pam Perry ; mou-net at moumn.org Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [mou] Park

[mou] New Pics from Peru

I posted some new pics on the MOU website from a recent trip to Peru. I had a chance to see a great variety of habitat - from high elevation down to cloud forest lowlands. Amazing stuff. See: http://moumn.org/gallery/index.php?region=PE If you don't want to go through all the pics in the Peru

[mou] Hok-Si-La Banding

This Saturday Carpenter Nature Center banders plan to be at Hok-Si-La Park from 9AM to at least Noon. Hok-Si-La is a Lake City, MN park just north of Lake City on Highway 61. Everyone is welcome to come and watch. Oh yes, there are a lot of warblers there now too - Yoli and I went last night for a

[mou] Mourning warbler??

I posted a picture of a bird I think is a female mourning warbler, but I'm not sure. Take a look. This is from Spring Lake Preserve (archery range) in Dakota Co. There were also several Nashville warblers there as well as a yellow warbler. http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=showcase

[mou] Mystery bird help

I posted a bird from MN River Valley NWR in Bloomington on the new showcase section http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=showcase The bird was at the feeder on the south side of the headquarters. It has some characteristics of a female house finch but it isn't like any house finch I have seen

[mou] Oriole Towhee at Carpenter Nature Center

The rains held off at Carpenter this morning for Friday banding. Most of the banded birds were slate colored juncos and white throated sparrows. We did see one Baltimore oriole and an eastern towhee in the yard during the morning.

[mou] Harlequin duck and his friends

I got another look at the Harlequin duck this morning. He was on the rocks behind Price-Rite Liquor store in Prescott, Wi. I got some better pics today. He was loafing on the rocks close to a group of mallards. Eventually the mallards moved off and the Harlequin folowed - like he was one of

[mou] Harleqin duck

I finally found the Harlequin today - after lots of attempts. Tom Bell called us at Carpenter Nature Center (Friday banding session) and had it in the scope when we arrived. The bird was on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix River in Prescott, Wi. It was standing on a rock on the shore between

[mou] Carpenter Nature Center Mazatlan trip

CNC sponsored a trip to the Mazatlan area (states of Sinaloa and San Blas). Total species seen for the week was 232. I posted some pics from the trip on the MOU website - Galleries - region = Mexico. Highlight of the trip for me was the tufted jay and red warbler. The boat billed heron pic is

[mou] Bird ID to settle a debate

Interesting. It is an American Tree Sparrow. However, look at Sibley's illustrations. Nowhere do I see very black legs. What gives here? MOU photos clearly show black legs. Is there some kind of geographic variability? - Original Message - From: John Mikes Cc: MOU Net Sent:

[mou] about wildlife funding in Minnesota

A few years ago I visited Louisiana on business. While I was there I took some time to drive around in a rural area looking for birds and wildlife. I found that in that state if I wanted to enter on of their wildlife management areas I had to have a state stamp - I suppose it is similar to our

[mou] MOU Galleries - New pics

figure out - even with two books in hand. I could send you the pics. Thanks Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove

[mou] Red breasted nuthatch

OK - I'll add my 2 cents worth. We had a red breasted nuthatch at the feeder outside our back door (Cottage Grove) this week. This is a first for the feeder. Larry S

[mou] MOU membership

Well said Mike - Now, how about everyone else just ignore Richard's rants. If he has no forum... - Original Message - From: Michael Hendrickson To: Richard Wood ; mnbird ; Mou-net Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [mou] MOU membership Richard Wood

[mou] omygosh a cowbird :(

Wow - another new visitor to the yard - Never had one before - I should have been able to figure this one out from the behavior. Another one of those lessons I won't soon forget. Thanks to those who responded. Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove

[mou] ID skills retooling

Regarding being browbeaten by so-called experts - Nowadays we have two tools at our disposal to back up claims of unusual birds - cameras and sound recorders. I've used both - and shot down all of my own questionable observations Butif I did see an unusual bird I'd sure try to document what

[mou] Black and White warbler?

not as black as the male and the breast area was streaked black and white. Does anyone know if black and white warblers could be seen in Washington Co in July? I've never seen one in my back yard at any time prior to today. Thanks Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove

[mou] Dakota Co Mockingbird

Avenue which goes north off Highway 55 a few miles west of Hastings. Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove

[mou] Black throated blue warbler

I uploaded a pic of the black throated blue warbler to the MOU website. http://moumn.org/gallery/index.php?region=MN It's not a great pic - too far away and really bad lighting. Tried video too and that was worse. Unfortunately the extraneous noise (stone cutters, dogs, etc) made audio recording

[mou] Carlos Avery Cuckoo

giving all a good look. As always, Bob was dispensing useful information for birders to help them id and remember the birds. Thanks again Bob Larry Sirvio

[mou] EZ to see wood thrush

I went to Spring Lake Park Reserve (Dakota County Parks System) about 11:30AM. As I got out of the car I could hear 2!! wood thrushes singing nearby.and from the tree tops as well. I went for the closest one and it took about 1/2 and hour to finally see him - even though he was

[mou] Wood Thrush pics

I entered the wood thrush pics from this morning on the MOU website - galleries/MN http://moumn.org/gallery/index.php?region=MN Hopefully someone with a good camera can get some better ones (note to David C) Larry Sirvio

[mou] Ecuador Gallery

I added some more pics to the MOU pictures gallery - select Ecuador for the area and look for: long tailed tyrant yellow tufted woodpecker mottle backed elaenia olive chested flycatcher pale legged (Pacific) hornero white banded swallow Some of these are a little fuzzy. I'll have to go back and

[mou] Whooping Cranes

Does anyone know why the whooping cranes in Fla were kept in enclosures? I thought the idea was to build a second wild population. Somehow I can't see this happening if they aren't able to fly freely and find a place to feed in winter without the help of humans. I'm sure there is something that I

[mou] bird song ID tool, spectrogram software

Syrinx is available at: http://www.syrinxpc.com/ for looking at recordings of bird songs.

[mou] Gray Cloud Dunes SNA

eastern towhees were calling. Cardinals, house finches, field sparrow, northern harrier, warbling vireo, blue jay also seen. Missing were the yellow warblers, dicksissels, grasshopper sparrows, Bell's vireo, and indigo buntings. Larry Sirvio

[mou] Yellowstone Bird ID

have any other ideas? I asked some park rangers and they had no ideas. Thanks Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove

[mou] Unknown bird

but no luck. Larry Sirvio

[mou] Digital Voice Recorder

I've been trying to use an Olympus VN 240 PC to record bird songs. The only purpose I have is to aid in bird id. Therefore I don't want to carry a large device. The recorder works ok if the bird is close and the frequency is not too high. I have tested it from 3000 Hz to 1 Hz. It only

[mou] Diving Mallards

not appreciate the traffic jam) to watch for a bit. Larry Sirvio

[mou] Miesville bust

Went back to Miesville Ravine - this time with camcorder to hopefully get some better audio of the birds I had been hearing - and trying to record with a digital voice recorder (poor quality sound at high frequencies). I couldn't believe the difference from Mon Tues. Where there had been lots of

[mou] Miesville Ravine

Tally for Mon-Tues combined - Early morning. American redstarts (lots of them) cerulian warbler (new bird for me) mourning warbler (new again - singing in the parking lot Tues AM) house wren - nesting in the gate of the north parking lot rose-breasted grosbeak song sparrow yellow warblers (a male

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