Re: [mou-net] Duluth Mississippi Kite Yesterday

e lived here (I've had them up on Hawk Ridge and in Lester Park, but never in the residential part of my neighborhood). Today, our mail carrier said he'd seen it hunkered down in the woods at the SE corner of Dodge and 47th Ave. E. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth, MN On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 1

Re: [mou-net] Chickadees on marijuana

I was one of the people in Carrol Henderson's study offering the hemp seeds at my feeder in Duluth--didn't have any takers, either. But it's possible the difference is that the hemp seed in the experiment was "industrial hemp," not "psychoactive hemp." Best, Lau

Re: [mou-net] Deformed Beaks: What We Know About An Alarming Bird Disease

it was so great for me to talk to her because I'd had a chickadee with a deformed bill in my own backyard one winter and got to track him after the extended tips of the bill broke off, and a year later he ended up attracting a mate and raising young. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Thu, Oct 1

Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

to register pain, so they don't feel hardly any warmth or cold via their feet. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth, MN On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 10:59 AM Michael Koutnik wrote: > How timely. Thanks for sharing! > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM Jeff Ranta wrote: > > > I rememb

Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

r just certain genera? I've seen a few de-tailed pheasants > over the years, but had always sort of figured that the sensation of > losing plumage would be equivalent to the loss of a finger nail. > > On 2/5/21, Laura Erickson wrote: > > Also, because bird feet are not vulne

Re: [mou-net] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction

How is that a spelling error? According to Merriam-Webster (the dictionary used by many publications), the plural of junco is "juncos or juncoes." The first given is usually the preferred one. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM Michael Koutnik wrote: >

Re: [mou-net] Is coral colored staining a reliable way to distinguish tundra from trumpeter swans?

pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > > 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 pandem

Re: [mou-net] Cowbirds & bison

escribing one part of the elephant, with nobody getting the full picture. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM Steve Weston wrote: > I had written in a recent post: > "Cowbirds are quite common. Habitat is forest edges, also farm yards. > Originally they appa

Re: [mou-net] Cowbirds & bison

/field-notes/2015/05/cowbird-story-revisited > > > > I can also recommend a few more scientific papers that say essentially the > same thing. > > > On Apr 22, 2021, at 10:49 P.M., Laura Erickson < > chickadee.erick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Brood pa

Re: [mou-net] Cowbirds & bison

-19 I appreciate all who have contributed. I learned a lot and > am a little bit less hostile as I see the brown heads > > Myth or truth? > > Yellow warblers have figured out the difference of the BHC eggs and don’t > have to rear them??? > > Halle > > On Fri

Re: [mou-net] Duluth Lighthouse could belong to MOU?

mically or logistically. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 1:54 PM Pat Norton <55norto...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good points, James and Stephen. I wonder if there is a good organization to > partner with? Would U of MN perhaps take it and MOU could have some > presence

Re: [mou-net] Ross’s Gull and Vagrancy

yards, but also being observed catching insects on days even in the low 20s. Laura Erickson Duluth On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 10:01 AM Andy Forbes wrote: > For those thinking about the recently deceased Ross’s Gull, I offer the > following excerpt from “A Year on the Wing: Four Seasons in

Re: [mou-net] Elizabeth Bell

This is a real loss for the birding community. I can't begin to imagine the loss for Tom. Laura Erickson Duluth On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 10:37 PM linda whyte < 004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Thank you for letting us know, Tom. Elizabeth "has her wings

[mou-net] First Chipping Sparrow while still Redpolls!

everywhere indoors, and have been EXTREMELY careful!). I wasn't very sick, but I am glad my backyard birds have been good company to make up for my missing a Piping Plover on Park Point. Stay healthy. -- Laura Erickson Duluth, MN she/her/hers For the love, understanding, and pro

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds

Wait just a doggone minute! No one mentioned the Beatles' Blue Jay Way!!! Of course, it's about a street, not the bird, but still!! Laura Erickson Duluth On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 4:12 PM Winter X < 14c7543ba227-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Oh My when I poste

Re: [mou-net] Anhinga/Cormorant-like behavior by turkey vultures

mechanism to help them warm or cool their bodies. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 12:28 AM Keith Carlson wrote: > Kayaking the Cannon River on Sunday I observed Turkey Vultures kettling in > the distance to the east when I started in Cannon Falls. Then I pa

Re: [mou-net] Phainopepla Update

rants have been found on Nantucket Island and near Toronto and Winnipeg. So extraordinary as any first state record is, this one is much less questionable than an Abert's Towhee up here. Laura Erickson Duluth On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 12:52 PM bluesk...@comcast.net < bluesk...@comcast.ne

Re: [mou-net] Phainopepla Update

of the old, abandoned motel. Laura Erickson Duluth On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 1:41 PM Laura Erickson wrote: > I don't know what the final determination about the Abert's Towhee > was--that is a bird without any history at all of vagrancy. > > Phainopeplas are indeed found nor

[mou-net] Was the Phainopepla there today?

Did anyone see the Phainopepla today? People are asking me. Best, Laura -- Laura Erickson Duluth, MN she/her/hers For the love, understanding, and protection of birds www.lauraerickson.com You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment. —Annie Dillard Please

Re: [mou-net] Petition to AOS to protest blanket purge of eponyms

eld guides were already obsolete as far as many names went, and I simply got into the practice of writing the new names in as species were lumped or split. I wish the people getting so emotional about this put as much energy into actually protecting birds. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth, MN On Thu, Ja

Re: [mou-net] Pine siskin mortality

s are found in a yard without any evidence of cats, window strikes, or car collisions, close down the feeders immediately to prevent the disease spreading. Best, Laura Erickson On Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM linda whyte < 004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Volunteers wh

Re: [mou-net] Jo Blanich

esota birding night sky has lost a beautiful shining star. I will miss her. Laura Erickson Duluth On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 8:49 AM Kim Eckert wrote: > I just received a phone call from Butch Ukura that Josephine Blanich died > just after midnight this morning. Jo -- as she was known

[mou] Silver Bay Catbird, Varied Thrush, and White-throats

ns to their house if anyone wishes. Best, Laura Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring afte

[mou] Bird

just like a kestrel- looking down while flapping/hovering in the breeze. Brandon Best Lubbock, TX Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assura

[mou] Birding around the metro

birds you see DO spend time in them--luscious green islands of habitat in an increasingly developed world. That's why Duck Stamps are so important--98 cents of every dollar spent on them goes directly to habitat acquisition. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www

[mou] Summer Tanager in Silver Bay

I just got an email from a woman who has a Summer Tanager visiting her feeder. A few birders visiting her place would be fine, but for security, people should email me to get her address. She's not sure how long the bird will remain, of course. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblo

[mou] Summer Tanager still in Silver Bay

of a non-birder on the Internet without express permission, but she's happy for birders to come see the bird. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated ref

[mou] Silver Bay Summer Tanager photos

I've posted a few photos I took this afternoon of the Summer Tanager in Silver Bay here: http://birderblog.com/bird/Species/Tanagers/SummerTanager/SUTAGallery.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. The

[mou] Duluth Hotel Peregrines banded

con/Photos/Duluth2006/PEFA0616.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn comes after

[mou] Mourning Dove love

especially the entry, "Cloacal Kiss," at: http://owlstuff.com/2006/03/cloacal-kiss.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the re

[mou] Anyone want to carpool to see the Snowy Plover?

I can get away on Tuesday and think I'd like to drive over and see the Snowy Plovers. If anyone in the Duluth area wants to carpool, let me know. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migrati

[mou] Year-old Peregrine from Duluth is in Twin Cities

er immature plumage. I have some photos of this individual bird from last summer here: http://www.birderblog.com/bird/Species/Hawks/PeregrineFalcon/Photos/Downtown/Daily/PEFADuluth071205.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic a

[mou] Snowy Plover photos

otal day's list and directions to the plovers at http://birderblog.com/post.php?id=1342 Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeate

[mou] Possible Slaty-backed Gull photos

they'll pop up on the MOU photo page soon. http://www.birderblog.com/bird/Species/Gulls/Slaty-backedGull/SBGUGallery.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is somethin

[mou] Bloopers

leepy-eyed, not moving a muscle. And we drew even closer, and closer, and closer. And suddenly I realized it was no Burrowing Owl after all. It was a buffalo pie. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migr

[mou] Re: [mnbird] Let's say 'THANKS!'

A lot of soldiers in Iraq notice birds there and send me photos. You can see them here: http://birderblog.com/bird/Places/Iraq/IraqBirdsGallery.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of

[mou] Gull still in Grand Marais

os we took today were diagnostic--they were worse than the ones that I took last week for limited angles and no open wings. But as always I'll post all my photos on my blog later today. I doubt if they're as good as the ones taken by real photographers, but sure hope they're of u

[mou] Update on Rosy Finches

I finally had an opportunity to get to Cloquet this afternoon, from about 2 pm until about 2:45--during that time the birds were not there. I don't know if they came later. I'll try again tomorrow, I hope. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well

[mou] Rosy-finches there at 11 am

I arrived in Cloquet about 10:30 and the Rosy-finches were not there. But at about 10:50, voila! The three flew in. I'll post photos on my blog later. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is some

[mou] More Rosy-Finch photos

I posted a bunch of photos of the Rosy-Finches, and one small video, here: http://birderblog.com/bird/Species/Finches/Gray-crownedRosyFinch/GCRFGallery.html Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something

[mou] Another Goldfinch Story...

I bet it thought the bird house was a feeder. There are so many designs of hanging feeders with perches that the goldfinches who investigate all of them are the ones most likely to find a lot of food. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in

[mou] Re: [mnbird] Where are the robins?

eating flocks a bit earlier than usual. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn comes a

[mou] Chickadee Disease

Chickadees are very susceptible to West Nile Virus, and August is the month with the most cases. The disease is transmitted via mosquitoes, in particular the kinds that breed in stagnant water in backyards, such as bird baths, gutters, and children's toys. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN

[mou] RFI-Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

I was just asked by a South Dakota birder about Minnesota records for Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. According to our online checklist, last updated January, 2005, there are no state records for this species. Is this correct? (http://moumn.org/lists.html) Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff

[mou] Carpooling to Gary Duke's funeral

nformation about him and links to his obituary in the Strib and to the article about him in the St. Paul Pioneer Press here: http://birderblog.com/post.php?id=1453 Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Staff Ornithologist Binoculars.com www.birderblog.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the

[mou] Re: [mnbird] FW: Ornithologists

t the Wisconsin committee counted it as Parasitic, but I believe they changed that to Jaeger spp. Laura Erickson On 3/1/07, Mark Mulhollam wrote: > > Is the below true or just a good story? > > Mark Mulhollam > Minneapolis, Minnesota > http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mulho005 >

[mou] Owl Avenue: R.I.P.

rt focusing together on protecting birds and their habitat and working together? It's the only way we'll ever start winning an occasional battle. - Laura Erickson Duluth There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the re

[mou] Owl Avenue: R.I.P.

tion. I suspect that some people shied away from the issue because they were willing to accept the DNR's claim that trees must be cut down to protect them from the very insects that feed Black-backed Woodpeckers. Laura Erickson, Duluth On 3/9/07, bobholtz1...@aol.com wrote: > > It

[mou] Bird guides for northern Minnesota

who guides birders from out of the area. So I'm compiling a new list of birding guides for northern Minnesota--if you are one please let me know ASAP with your contact information. I'll be happy to link to your webpages, too. I don't want to leave anyone out who wishes to be included

[mou] RFI: bird photos for presentation

at all. (This is MY policy, and reflects my commitment to bird conservation and education. Other photographers have completely legitimate and understandable reasons for other policies.) Best, Laura Laura Erickson Duluth www.lauraerickson.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migra

[mou] Common Moorhen in Duluth

at http://lauraerickson.blogspot.com/2007/05/last-western-waterfront-trail-spring.html -- Laura Erickson www.lauraerickson.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn

[mou] Snowy Plover still present in Duluth

Harold Nordin in my warbler walk group found the Snowy Plover this morning--it was past the bathhouse going toward the end of Park Point, mostly by itself. I'll post photos on my webpage and blog ASAP. -- Laura Erickson www.lauraerickson.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty i

[mou] Chukar

t part of our natural avifauna, so I can understand why it isn't normally done. -- Laura Erickson For the love, understanding, and protection of birds www.lauraerickson.com There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in th

[mou] Inca dove still in Two Harbors

ers from normal birds might as well have the same benefits we give our other backyard birds. They certainly face the same, or greater, hazards, and most of those hazards come from other changes we humans have presented them with. Might as well give them one little gift, too. Laura Erickson Duluth

[mou] Inca dove still in Two Harbors

it's FAR more likely without clear evidence of broken or frayed tail feathers, a leg band, or other evidence of captivity that this bird arrived in Two Harbors on its own power. Best, Laura Erickson On Nov 10, 2007 4:01 PM, Richard Wood wrote: > > Inca Doves are Usually located in the T

[mou] Varied Thrush near Chisholm

ons on the Web, but I'll be home all morning to send them to anyone who might wish to see this bird. If there is someone else who will be around this afternoon or as a backup whenever I'm away in coming days, let me know and I'll send you directions, too. -- Laura Erickson

[mou] Big Green Big Year

Here's a cool idea that will be fun and totally guilt-free. I won't be able to do this from Minnesota, but I sure hope we're represented on the map! http://www.sparroworks.ca/bigby.html -- Laura Erickson Duluth For the love, understanding, and protection of birds www.lauraericks

[mou] which is more likely...

that may be part of why my personal list isn't nearly as long as experts who take in field marks much more quickly than I do. ;-) Laura Erickson Duluth On Dec 19, 2007 8:15 AM, Richard Wood wrote: > > Hi all, > > On Sunday, December 9th, I saw a grayish bird with a short blac

[mou] birder warnings

of terrorism can be suggested. Meanwhile, maybe the best thing we can all do to be proactive is to wear our binoculars into restaurants and gas stations when we're birding. People should be far more used to seeing birders wearing binoculars. Laura Erickson Duluth On Dec 23, 2007 10:48 PM,

[mou] Backyard Great Gray Owl

thing is seeing a dozen chickadees swarming about its head, looking all the tinier in comparison. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. The

[mou] Bog Owls Today

s wonderfully silent--and then there's no ignition to start up when I go again. (Disclaimer--I'm not related to and don't personally know any Toyota dealers, employees, etc., and have no connections whatsoever to the company. I just think they've made the perfect car

[mou] Re: [mnbird] About stress on the Great Grey and other owls

think about where we go to ensure that the same birds aren't over-stressed, but let's try to remember that we're all in this together, and that we're all doing the best we can. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerick

[mou] Starving owls

ome of these numbers by your phone. Also, if anyone has sounder suggestions for these emergencies, please let us all know. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migrati

[mou] Starving owls

ome of these numbers by your phone. Also, if anyone has sounder suggestions for these emergencies, please let us all know. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migrati

[mou] Rehabber phone number correction

After posting my suggestions for helping starving owls, I learned that the rehabber in Two Harbors does NOT take owls. However, there is one in Silver Bay who does: Gail Buhl 218-353-0396 (can be reached at work at Wolf Ridge ELC at 218-353-7414) Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, &quo

[mou] My two cents worth: the winter of owls

s somehow different from the naturalness of a major tree blow-down? How is giving a mouse to a hungry owl, or delivering a starving owl to the Raptor Center, different from setting out bird boxes? Aren't both interventions? The one thing this winter is teaching me is that there ar

[mou] Great Gray Owl eating squirrel

this potential solution to her squirrel situation. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated ref

[mou] Airport Snowy Owl-January 18

s. If you want to spend time photographing it, go to the longer term parking lot, which isn't much farther and is cheaper per hour. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual be

[mou] Territorial behavior exhibited by Great Gray Owl Pine County

road that I felt comfortable watching them, but after 10 minutes they still hadn't moved from that position and it was getting a bit darker so I moved on before I saw what happened next. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraericks

[mou] Bohemian Waxwings and Great Gray Owls

hen I returned home. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance

[mou] professional guides for this year's owling

ut want to include everyone who is taking people out. Also, if there is any other information I should be including, or if you notice any errors, please let me know. <http://www.lauraerickson.com/Birds/GotOwls.html> Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds

[mou] Possible dipper on St. Louis River

of a dipper around here, she didn't pay close attention to exactly where they were when she saw it. But we should certainly be keeping a close watch. She said this bird was on the ice, and noted that she sees many dippers feeding from the ice in Washington. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN P

[mou] Possible St. Louis River Dipper

of a dipper around here, she didn't pay close attention to exactly where they were when she saw it. But we should certainly be keeping a close watch. She said this bird was on the ice, and noted that she sees many dippers feeding from the ice in Washington. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN P

[mou] Bohemian Waxwings--Lakeside, Duluth

I saw a flock of about 30 Bohemian Waxwings coming down somewhere around 45th Avenue East and Oneida Street today at about 12:30 pm. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in

[mou] Duluth Hummingbird!

in back of the house. I'll set out a few more feeders just in case it stays. Laura Erickson Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as ac

[mou] Hummingbird Photos

st tomorrow the moment he appears. <http://www.lauraerickson.com/Birds/NovemberHummingbird.html> Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. The

[mou] Hummingbird ID

red in the R1's (center two feathers) which would make this a HY male. If you get a clearer picture and the R1's a green, then it's an adult female, but I think it's a young male. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer,

[mou] Hummingbird is back!

At 7:59, the hummingbird returned. I'll try to get better photos, but it's a pretty uncooperative--or at least extremely active--little bird so I don't know if I can get a photo of the spread tail. If you need directions, email me. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "

[mou] Another opinion on the hummingbird

, but stays still only a second before flitting off again--I've never seen such a skittish bird. I'm still trying to get a photo of the spread tail. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <htt

[mou] Another opinion on the hummingbird

t of the driveway. If you need directions, you can call me--email for my phone number or address. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is somet

[mou] Nancy Newfield's hummingbird comments

ocumented, it is advisable to call it by the genus Selasphorus rufus/sasin. It's still dark outside. If the bird turns up today, I will post as soon as I notice it. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio progra

[mou] Hummer back on Thursday!

my feeders are certainly providing it with extra calories, they are not what brought him here in the first place, and as far as I can tell, after talking with experts, the feeders will not entice him to remain longer than he would. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraeri

[mou] Hummingbird update

in mix to use in one feeder, and a large dog dish, a bird bath heater, and a hummingbird feeder top that fits nicely on it--tonight I'll find a place to set that up where there's easy viewing, and we'll see how he likes consistently warmer water. Laura Laura Erickson Dul

[mou] Hummer back

lable at <http://www.lauraerickson.com/Birds/NovemberHummingbird.html> Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the mig

[mou] More hummingbird details and photos

ders first at 7:33, and came to the feeders for the last time at 2:55. Thanks to everyone who came to see the bird--it's been great having so many people sharing their photos and working hard to see details that have been really tricky, what with the bird's general flittiness.

[mou] Hummingbird Update: It's a girl!

wo rolls of film on her, and when those are developed, I will scan and add to the body of photos. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There

[mou] Hummingbird back on Saturday

She appeared momentarily at 7:22. Then not again until 7:54. Dress warm--it's cold and windy today. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as wel

[mou] Hummingbird update

p://www.lauraerickson.com/graphics/Birds/LauraDigitalCamera/Hummingbird/RufousFeedingClose.rm> Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual

[mou] Owl etiquette

rsonally didn't have any trouble at all today, but talked to two different groups who did and were understandably very upset. This may well turn out to be the best owl year of our lifetimes, at least from a birding perspective. Let's keep it fun and productive for everyone, and minimi

[mou] Hummingbird early morning

It's 28 degrees this morning, but the sky is almost clear--just enough pink clouds to be lovely--and there's no wind. The hummingbird appeared at the earliest time I've recorded so far--7:08. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <

[mou] More hummer photos

ter in The Twelfth Night who tricks people into thinking she's a boy for a while. Like Viola, she's intelligent, feisty, and independent. I hope that, as in The Twelfth Night, this story has a happy ending. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program &l

[mou] More hummingbird photos

reening and stretching when stressed. Tomorrow I will take Kelly Larson's advice and add some pureed mealworms to one feeder and see how she likes that. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.

[mou] Hummingbird back, November 22

al Cunningham will keep the lists updated as much as possible. Please post any new information you happen to notice, which I will at least get to see when I return. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is

[mou] Re: [mnbird] Sax Zim thought

g run. And it's good for the birds as well. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is somet

[mou] More tail shots!

noon. Here's wishing her a safe and quick departure, or unprecedented hardiness! Laura Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual bea

[mou] Sheri Williamson weighs in on the hummingbird

emperature 39. She last appeared in the upstairs window feeder at 2:44 pm. I'd like to thank Val Cunningham for keeping birders abreast of the news about her, and my mother-in-law for keeping the feeders filled and fresh. I'll be updating the webpage tonight, so if anyone has photos t

[mou] December hummingbird

Viola the hummingbird first appeared at 7:17 this morning. It's windy and 25 degrees. Today I'm going to figure out another system for the heated water since not one person has seen her go to the other heated feeder. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraer

[mou] Hummingbird update

Today was very cold, and the hummingbird spent her longest day feeding ever--from 7:17 am through 4:06 pm. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic a

[mou] Hummingbird in the snow

It's 18 degrees and snowing, and the hummingbird arrived at 7:32 am. Laura Erickson Duluth, MN NOTE address change: blue...@lauraerickson.com Producer, "For the Birds" radio program <http://www.lauraerickson.com/> There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration

[mou] RFI: Disposition of dead owls

Is anyone collecting dead owls this winter for study? I just received an inquiry about what to do about a dead "Barred Owl" hit by a car near Brimson. Is anyone studying them to see what condition their bodies are in? If not, is there a good institution where they should be broug

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