[mou-net] Peregrines Downtown Minneapolis

Has anyone been seeing Peregrines in Downtown Minneapolis? We have lived in a high rise for 10 years and prior to this Spring saw one or more almost daily. I rarely see them this Spring. Manley Olson General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

[mou-net] Pileated Woodpecker Downtown Minneapolis

Our apartment overlooks the Minneapolis Convention Center. This morning I saw a Pileated Woodpecker flying over the Center. It is the most unusual sighting from the apartment in the 8 years we have lived here. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

Re: [mou-net] Sick

Unless you know this person and can verify that this is  their email, beware. This is a classic way of getting someone to either disclose a credit card number or buy a gift card. On 5/8/2020 8:02 AM, BILL & PEG STJERN wrote: Please i need to get a gift card for someone but i can't do this

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Our best bird protection law is being rolled back

you are about birds and what you are doing on this website. Manley Olson On 3/17/2020 8:29 AM, Jeremy Canfield wrote: This is a one sided political slam against the President. I find this offensive and one sided. I didn;t sign up for political campaigning on the BIRD list serve... On Tue, Mar

Re: [mou-net] the extinction of the Carolina Parakeet--- BBC

Roberts does not mention the Carolina Parakeet. There is only one verified record for Wisconsin. Manley On 12/12/2019 9:02 PM, Gordon Andersson wrote: from Current Biology. Also discusses de-extinction. Does anyone know if CAPA was ever recorded in MN??

[mou-net] Swifts

I saw my first Chimney Swift over downtown Minneapolis earlier this week. This morning there are at least 12 active during a light rain. Manley Olson Downtown Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Loring Park Mar 20

Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis was a soggy mess. Lake had a few patches of open water on edges. 19 Mallards, 1 Wood Duck, 1 male Redwing, flyover flock of Canada Geese, circling Redtail, singing Cardinal and House Finches, and a Robin. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Northern Raven

Robins regularly overwinter, sometimes in large numbers. Counts in the hundreds have been recorded on area Christmas counts. As long as the crab apples hold out you will see them in your yard. I have seen a few this past week. Manley Olson  Minneapolis On 12/5/2018 11:53 AM, Sharon Fischtrom

[mou-net] MOU and the Bell Museum

ives to me by November 7. Contact me if you have questions or wish to talk. Thank you for your assistance. Manley Olson manleyol...@gmail.com 651-644-2848 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] no RBA message

Since the rarest of rarities would be birds that are not on the list to be forwarded, could the protocol be modified so that any bird not on the list is included? Manley Olson On 6/2/2016 2:51 PM, David Cahlander wrote: Gull-billed Tern is not in the list of birds to forward since

[mou-net] Loring Park

Best find today was a well seen Chipping Sparrow. Robins, Cardinals and RW blackbirds very vocal. No female Redwings but male were spread out as if on territory. Many Mallards paired. Manley Olson Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Loring Park today

Peregrines in flight much more in the past few days. Manley Olson Downtown Minneapolis 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] Fwd: How to view Thomas K. Soulen's memorial service on the internet

Forwarded message from Tom's son Peter Manley Olson Forwarded Message Subject:How to view Thomas K. Soulen's memorial service on the internet Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:31:15 -0500 From: Peter Soulen <psou...@gmail.com> To: Manley Olson <manleyol...@

[mou-net] Death of Tom Soulen

of his greatest biding disappointments was a trip to Attu that never left mainland Alaska due to bad weather. Services will be September 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. The family prefers memorials to the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. Manley Olson Join or Leave

[mou-net] State Fair Booth

story. The sign up contact kkelnber...@boreal.org There are always things for kids to do at the booth so bring them along. See you at the Fair! Thank you Manley Olson MOU Past President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] About the Metro

Saw 2 broods today in Loring Park in Minneapolis. Few migrants, a single White-throat and a small flock of Yellow-rumps Manley Olson Downtown Minneapolis On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Steve Weston swest...@comcast.net wrote: Yesterday (Friday) I saw my first two Canada Goose broods

[mou-net] Unusual crow behavior

roof in any way. Last night and tonight there were no crows seen in the area after the usual early evening flight. Manley Olson 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] Chukar in Woodbury

For several years they have been seen in that area near the Audubon office on Ventura Drive. My son has seen them at his house which is a little farther away. The Star Tribune ran a picture a few years ago. Manley Olson On 3/9/2014 11:02 AM, Richard wrote: A Chukar was just seen in western

[mou-net] Not getting an emails

Have not gotten any messages today. Manley 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] Cats and birds

We can't assume that all birders fully understand the extent of cat predation. A few years ago Stan Temple of the U of Wisconsin reported on his studies of predation by cats, both feral and domestic, at an MOU paper session. He was very emphatic that in many places it is domestic cats that are

[mou-net] Bald Eagles on territory Ramsey County

there recently. Manley Olson Falcon Heights 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] Deceased birder list

to rbjans...@aol.com Manley Olson MOU Paper SessionDecember 1, 2012 Each year at the MOU Annual Meeting and Paper Session we pause to recognize those Minnesota birders who have died since our last meeting, or in a few cases, were not reported to me until after the meeting. It includes some who were

[mou-net] Deceased Minnesota birders

Patrica Hubert is a Life Member of MOU. She did live in Edina but most recently lived in Port Charlotte, Florida. Recent mailings have been returned with no forwarding address. I could not find an obituary. If you have any information about either of these folks, please let me know. Thanks Manley

[mou-net] Deceased Minnesota birders

birding was important enough in their lives to be included in their obituary. The MOU meeting is Saturday, December 1. Please get names to me by November 26. Thank you for your help. Manley Olson (651) 644-2848 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Fwd: Re: [BIRDCHAT] Knowing a Hawk From a Handsaw

In addition to being posted on MOU, references to the Wall Street Journal article on field guides has shown up on other birding sites, some with questions about the significance of the tittle. Here is the explanation as I understand it. Manley Olson Original Message Subject

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

15 minutes.When I moved on to the side of the house they flew down to scrounge under the bird feeder. Manley Olson On 5/13/2012 3:01 PM, Larry Sirvio wrote: 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

[mou-net] Am. Bittern NO

The Falcon Heights park bittern was apparently a one day event. It was seen by several last evening. This morning at least 20 people looked for it and another four this evening but I have not heard that anyone saw it today Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Am Bittern Falcon Hts

this Spring. No warblers, only seen a few Yellow rumps so far. Manley Olson Falcon Heights Ramsey 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] Death of Jack Hofslund

hawk count there. Thanks to Jan Green for sending me the obit. Manley Olson 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] Reporting names of deceased birders

them. They need not be MOU members but should be folks for whom birding was part of their life.Don't assume that I saw an obit or that someone else will report it. I would rather get duplicate reports. Thanks for your help. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Chipping Sparrow

Had two on the ground under my feeder yesterday. Manley Olson Falcon Heights 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] Deceased Minnesota birders

. The MOU meeting is Saturday, December 3. Please get names to me by Friday, December 2. Thanks for your help. Manley Olson (651) 644-2848 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] Death of Ben Thoma

The Oct 16 Star Tribune had an obit for Ben Thoma of Willmar a long-time MOU member. Ben taught biology at Willmar (now Ridgewater) Community College and was a naturalist at Itasca State Park. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Death of Jim Mattsson

and Dakota County. Thanks to those who send me these reports. Manley Olson 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] Death of Arden Aanestad

at MOU Paper Sessions and working together at the State Fair booth. Each year at the MOU Paper Session I give a report of birders who died during the past year. Please let me know if you have information on deceased birders. The report is not restricted to MOU members. Manley Olson Join

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Chukar

game farms, I have read articles that hypothesize that some of the exotic birds, both game and cage birds, being seen are being turned loose by folks who no longer want to pay the cost of maintaining them. Manley Olson Falcon Heights On 8/10/2011 11:57 AM, Sid Stivland wrote: As I

Re: [mou-net] Chukars

, which was once considered countable in Minnesota, see the Appendix of Birds in Minnesota by Bob Janssen. Manley Olson Falcon Heights On 8/11/2011 2:04 PM, Al Schirmacher wrote: So, how long do we need to wait - after they've developed an established breeding population - before we can count

[mou-net] Death of Ken LaFond

in a bog. Based on on his amazing record of statewide listing, Ken had a serious case that was never cured. He will be missed by all of us who value not only tho observation of birds, but the documentation of those observations as well. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Sora,yes Virginia, no Falcon Heights

I have seen were viewed from the walking path. Also tonight my FOY Baltimore Oriole. Manley Olson Falcon Heights 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] Virginia Rail Pectoral Sandpiper Falcon Heights

, in the cattails. Tuesday evening I had a Wood Thrush in my yard, the first in over 20 years, Manley Olson 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] Rails still present

The Virginia Rail and many Soras were seen by me and three others at Community Park in Falcon Heights between 7and 8 tonight. I also saw a Field Sparrow and a Yellowthroat. Manley Olson Falcon Heights Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Loan

This is a scam. Even if you know Bill do not send money.On 4/8/2011 5:54 AM, Bill Kahn wrote: I think this man believes this is a phishing rather than a birding list. Needless to say, don't send this man a cent or reply if you don't know him; there are resources for folks in his situation even

Re: [mou-net] [wisb] Unusual locations

Parking lot: First Abert's Towhee, Scottsdale AZ Yard: Varied Thrush and Long-eared Owl, Falcon Heights MN Work: Snowy Owl, On the roof of Northup Auditorium, U of Minnesota Restaurant: Western Kingbird, Rootbeer stand, Hudson WI Hotel:First Magnificant Frigatebird, San Juan PR Manley Olson

Re: [mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Don't let this year's fair experience slip away

working at our church parking lot. If you are looking for a free and convenient parking place, we are at 965 West Larpenteur. Buses run every 20 minutes or so and it is a 20 minute ride. Manley Olson On 8/11/2010 8:06 PM, Sid Stivland wrote: Although I do not have the energy or way with words

Re: [mou-net] Northern Bobwhite in Hennepin County

Your birds were escapes from a game farm or managed private hunting area. There have been no wild Bobwhites in the metro area for many years. Manley Olson On 7/26/2010 7:23 PM, Ben Sandstrom wrote: This afternoon at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in northern Hennepin County I observed one Northern

[mou-net] Death of Jack Mauritz

Jack Mauritz, a past-president of MOU died February 9. Obit in the Star Tribune of February 14. Services tomorrow, Monday,February 15. Manley Olson 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] Deceased Birders

birders. Do not assume that I have a name that you might know, send it to me. I would rather have duplication than omissions. Thank you for your help. Manley Olson Past President MOU 651-644-2848 Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http

[mou-net] Death of Murray Olyphant

Both the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune had obits today. Murray was a long time MOU member and supporter of environmental causes, issues and programs such as the Nature Conservancy, the Bell Museum and the Izaak Walton League. Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

Re: [mou-net] 1930's bird guide question

The classic bird book for Minnesota is The Birds of Minnesota by Thomas S Roberts, published in 1932 and revised in 1936.A large part of Volume2 is titled Keys and Descriptions for the Identification of Minnesota Birds. This was also printed as a separate publication and I suspect it is what

[mou-net] [Fwd: [wisb] FREE window clings to save wild birds]

Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html ---BeginMessage--- Hey Everyone, pass the word! Please mention this in newsletters, blogs, to family, friends, at church, at your bird club, etc. Stop Bird

[mou-net] Death of Don Mahle

in Plainview. Manley Olson 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] Death of Charles Evans

of microbiology for 24 years. He died in Seattle on December 4 at the age of 96. Manley Olson 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] Shrike,bluebirds in Falcon Hhights

My first shrike of the season in Community Park(corner of Roselawn and Cleveland), likely a Northern. Also 2 bluebirds, a flicker. the first grackle in several weeks and robins everywhere in the park and surrounding neighborhood. Manley Olson Falcon Heights RamseyCounty

[mou] Junco Ramsey County

Yesterday I had a Junco in my yard in Falcon Heights. This is the latest I have seen one in the metro area in nearly 50 years of birding here. Manley Olson

[mou] Deceased Birders

RysgaardDecember 2006 * Jean McIntoshJanuary 2007 * Dave AhlgrenMarch 2007 * Evelyn StanleyApril 2007 * Eleanor ColburnApril 2007 * Roger PreussMay 2007 Thanks for your help Manley Olson 651-644-2848

[mou] State Fair

their interest in birds.People do come looking for us and it would be too bad if the booth was not open when they came. Manley Olson

[mou] Death of Evelyn Stanley

Evelyn Stanley of Golden Valley,a long-time and very active MOU member died April 15 at age 86. A complete obituary is in the Star Tribune today,May 27. She serve MOU as membership chair and was president of the Minneapolis Audubon Society. Manley Olson

[mou] Deaths of Minnesota Birders

that it would include all birders, not just current MOU members. If you are aware of deaths of any, please forward the information to me. Manley Olson

[mou] Jean McIntosh

Jean McIntosh,long-time MOU member died Jan 16. Memorial service on April 4. Obit in April 1 Star-Tribune. Jean was employed in the Botany dept at the U of Minnesota and was active in the Minnesota Bird Club which met at the Bell Museum. Manley Olson

[mou] Common Nighthawk in Cohasset, MN.

show up in mid-April and they are not widespread until mid-May.I would be suspicious of any heard only Nighthawk report until May. Manley Olson Falcon Heights Timothy Blackwood wrote: Hello, While out walking a block north of the Super America in Cohasset, MN, at 8:00pm this evening

[mou] green tailed towhee

and somewhat surprised that birders would do this. I think anything we can do to show our thanks helps build goodwill for birding. Manley Olson Falcon Heights SSMORTON wrote: Three of us from Cottonwood ventured down to Mountain Lake yesterday to see the towhee. We had three great sightings

[mou] George Rysgaard

as president until 1940. George was a family physician in Northfield for many years. Services will be in Northfield on Saturday. A complete obit will be in the Star Tribune on Friday Manley Olson Falcon Heights

[mou] Re: [mnbird] Metro Birding

experience in over 50 years of birding in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Manley Olson Falcon Heights Steve Weston wrote: I am definitely seeing Dickcissels in larger numbers than I have ever seen them before and in locations that I know that they have not been in the last five or six years. I

[mou] [Fwd: [wisb] Passing of a legend ART HAWKINS]

an article and picture in the Star Tribune yesterday.There will be a private,family service. Manley Olson --09010703040009040307 Content-Type: message/rfc822; name=[wisb] Passing of a legend ART HAWKINS Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename=[wisb

[mou] Posting sugestioms (no birds )

to the Paton's feeder (Patagonia,Arizona) please remember the beginning birders and those who do not know Minnesota geography very well. Manley Olson Falcon Heights,Ramsey County

[mou] Small geese- Cackling?

. I saw them only in the water, not on land. As the small birds drifted away, I heard what seemed to be higher pitched calls but I was not close enough to determine which bird was uttering the calls. Manley Olson Falcon Heights

[mou] California birding help

like this time of year? Thanks for your help. Manley Olson

[mou] MOU has leased land in the Sax Zim Bog Area

back yard seeking the Varied Thrush. So while I encourage the providing, either by lease or purchase, of places where we can bird freely, I also encourage us to put some of our resources into land acquisition, even if we may never bird there. Manley Olson Falcon Heights Alt, Mark wrote: The MOU

[mou] Death of Helen Tucker

will be Saturday,May 7 at Grace United Church of Christ in Millville MN at 11:00 a.m. There will be no visitation. I spent two days birding with Helen in Arizona in January and the last email I had from her was in mid-February.I will pass on more information if I get any. Manley Olson Falcon Heights

[Fwd: Re: [mou] finding mou money for owl rehab]

Original Message Subject: Re: [mou] finding mou money for owl rehab Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:33:13 -0600 From: Ann and Manley Olson a_mol...@unidial.com Reply-To: a_mol...@unidial.com To: Jim Williams two-j...@att.net References: a7764a66-9709-11d9-97f5-000d934c3...@att.net

[mou] Great gray owls Aitkin Pine counties

and 6 Ravens.Saw no Redtails north of Pine City. Manley Olson

[mou] No varied Thrush or White-throats

were seen has beenimproved. The shrubbery where the birds were usually found is gone and I saw no birds,not even House Sparrows. Manley Olson

[mou] Expenses???

it for their year list. Manley Olson Randy Frederickson wrote: A reminder to ALL those who peruse this list serve that the MOU is trying to get a handle on the economic impact of birders in Minnesota this winter. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, to all you kind folks that have already provided

[mou] Varied Thrush seen in Falcon Heights

of the intersection.The bird is most often seen from Prior.The homeowner is aware of the bird and welcomes birders but does not look for it and may not know if it there. Manley Olson 651 644 2848

[mou] Falcon Heights Robins

No Varied Thrush or Bohemian Waxwings but there were at least 50 Robins in our neighborhood today. Also Redpolls and Siskins Manley Olson Falcon Heights

[mou] Bohemian Waxwings---Falcon Heights

the first Pine Siskins of the year at my feeder and saw a small flock of Redpolls and a Sharp-shinned Hawk in the neighborhood.Will post if the waxwings are seen. Manley Olson 651 644 2848

[mou] Falcon Heights Varied Thrush

I got back from Arizona last night.Did not find the thrush this morning.The homeowner on Howell also just got back from a trip so there has been no regular looking for the past week or so.I last saw it on Jan 8. Idid not get any reports that anyone saw it since.If you did,let me know. Manley

[mou] Varied Thrush Falcon Heights

somewhere on Tatum or adjacent streets. I will be gone for two weeks and this is the last report.If you do see the bird I am sure that there are still people who would like to see it so please post a report. I have had two people stop by today.I would also like to know if it is staying around. Manley

[mou] Varied Thrush Falcon Heights

was seen to fly away to the East across Howell so it is possible that is visiting a yard somewhere on Tatum which is the next street.. Manley Olson 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush in Falcon Heights seen today

I saw it at 11:55 in the yard at Howell and Prior.It was mostly in the evergreens but did also feed in an apple tree.There is also a Robin there so check your ID.I have not seen it in our yard today. Manley Olson 1974 W Summer Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] vARIED tHRUSH fALCON hEIGHTS

might try places that have both food and cover. If you do find it on Wednesday put out a message.There continue to be people calling me or stopping by for whom this would be a life bird and would appreciate any news. Manley Olson 1974 W Summer Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush seen today

It was seen at 9:10 here Manley Olson 1974 W Summer St Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush Falcon Heights

with people in adjacent houses. Manley Olson 1974 W Summer Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush seen

the street Manley Olson 1974W Summer Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush

The varied thrush is in its usual place this morning. Yesterday, for much of the day it was at another house about 2 blocks away where there is a large crab apple tree. That house is on the north west corner of Prior and Howell. Manley Olson 1974 W. Summer St. Falcon Heights 651-644-2848

[mou] Varied Thrush

The Varied Thrush was in its usual spot at 8:00.There is a picture of it on the MOU website I should be here all day Manley Olson 1974 W.Summer St Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush

to be many who want to see it,I will post daily updates including if the bird is not seen. Manley Olson 1974 W.Summer Falcon Heights 651 644 2848

[mou] Varied Thrush

did not find it about 400 pm.(but did see a Robin fly over) Manley Olson 651 644 2848

[mou] St Paul Great Gray Refound

Birders should be aware that the Great Gray is not the only large owl in the area.About 11:00 another birder and I saw a Great Horned Owl,probably from the same alley where Denny saw the Great Gray. Manley Olson Sharon Stiteler wrote: Denny Martin just called to report that the great gray owl

[mou] Varied Thrush

In response to those who have called.,emailed or stopped by, I did not see it again. I have checked out the neighborhood each day but found nothing.I will post if it shows up. Manley Olson

[mou] Varied Thrush

Summer Street in Falcon Heights,just south and east of the community park on Cleveland and RoselawnAccess only from Roselawn..From Roselawn take either Autumn or Prior south to Summer.West on Summer one block.Tan house on corner of Summer and Moore. Will post if it shows up again Manley Olson 651

[mou] Arizona birdimg guides

birding in SE Arizona about ten years ago and birded around the edges of a conference in Tempe in the Fall but since I have such a limited time I would like to make the most of it. Thank you for any ideas you might have. Manley Olson

[mou] Tom Soulen update

I am happy to report that Tom was discharged this morning and is recovering at home.While there are some lingering effects of the stroke,he is progressing very well. Manley Olson

[mou] Re: [mnbird] Swift behavior

way Hatch(1892) they are reported from every part of the State as abundently represented Manley Olson Alt, Mark wrote: Two of my most trusted advisors on things avian, Bob Holtz and Jim Williams made the same comments about my observations of Chimney Swift behavior - the Swifts are collecting small

[mou] Tom Soulen hospitalized

of a Western Grebe he saw in Ramsey County and an unsuccessful search for a Lark Bunting reported in Northwest Wisconsin. I will send updates as I have them as I know Tom has many friends in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. Manley Olson St Paul MN

[mou] Yellow-billed cuckoo, Somerset WI

I have found the Yellow-billed to be regular in the metro area but not nearly as common as the Black-billed.I have found it to be regular in Pierce County and less so in Willow River state park which is just south of where you found your bird. Manley Olson Karen Schik wrote: How uncommon

[mou] Hoax birds

scopes were in wide use),someone waded out and brought back the bird.A more realistic hoax than an Australian bird. Manley Olson

[mou] Heard Birds

in with woodcock.I am sure that most of us have had similar experiences and it is just one of many things that might help new birders. Manley Olson

[mou] Gyr Sat. in WI

of seeing it is not diminished by the fact that it is part of someones research study.Manley Olson Michael Hendrickson wrote: On the Wisconsin State listserve a birder reported seeing the Gyrfalcon is the Superior Harbor on Saturday in the afternoon but the exact time was not given. I thought

[mou] Titmouse at Mount Olivet

and open fields. The staff appreciated visitors letting them know what has been seen. Manley Olson

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