[mou-net] Titmouse- Marine On St. Croix

This is a bit dated, but on the 17th of October I saw a tufted titmouse in the cemetery in Marine. The bird was feeding with a mixed group of birds in a red cedar, near the flag pole. If anyone else has seen this individual I'd be interested in hearing about it. Thanks Mark Palas Sent from

[mou-net] Marsh Lake Draw down

Sent from my iPad Can anyone report on how marsh lake looks this week for shore birds? Thanks Mark Palas 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 pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe

[mou-net] Merlin Nest

In the past I believe there was a graduate student keeping track of Merlin nests in the metro. I have an active nest near my home in St. Paul, if anyone is interested? Thanks Mark Palas Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Avocet

Any updates on the Washington county Avocet would be appropriated? I'm considering driving from St. Paul. Thanks Mark Palas Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Sent from my iPad

[mou-net] Carolina Wren- Fort Snelling

The Carolina Wren, was perched and singing behind the visitors center Today at noon. This is the center down in the valley, not at the gate. Mark Palas Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Long Tailed Duck

Plaisance park is just across the street from the ducks. Mark Palas Sent from my iPad 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] White-eyed Vireo and Sleepy Eye sewage ponds

Sent from my iPad I'm interested in taking a trip tomorrow, to see if I can find the White Eyed Vireo, in New Ulm and would also like to take a side trip to the sewer lagoons In Sleepy eye. Can anyone tell me if anything is being seen there as of late. Or today? Thanks Mark Palas St. Paul

[mou-net] Wood Stork

Is the Wood Stork still being seen off of Manning Avenue, in Hugo? 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] St. Paul Merlins

For the last couple days, I've been seeing a Merlin flying about near my home in St. Paul. The birds activity seems to be centered around St. Clair and Syndicate. Mark Palas St. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] White Winged Crossbills

I have a group of around 6 White Winged Crossbills stripping cones off of a spruce tree in my front yard. I live at 1295 Sargent Ave, St, Paul, if anyone wants to take a look. Good Luck Mark Palas Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Cats and Birds

as 10 pounds of protein. And they really are everywhere. Mark Palas 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] Red Crossbills

in my life at a feeder environment, and they were White Winged Crossbills.Has anyone out there ever seen Red Crossbills feeding from a bird feeder? Thanks Mark Palas Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Red-headed woodpecker Pine county

I observed a Red-Headed Woodpecker yesterday, on the west side of Sturgeon Lake in Pine county. I seldom see Red-Headed Woodpeckers anymore and thought this would be worth reporting. Looking for details of the site, please let me know. Mark Palas Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Cowbirds

, I also understand that the laissez-faire attitude of not doing anything about them, will ultimately lead to the demise of untold bird species? Only six pair of cowbirds, only 240 compromised nests. Mark Palas Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Urban Chickadees

I've noticed in the past, as well as the present, that My urban chickadees show no interest in feeding on suet. Even though the suet is a mere 2 feet from my tube feeder, where they constantly feed. Has anyone else noticed this behavior? My assumption, is that urban chickadees are

[mou-net] Chat at Hyland Park

Does anyone have GPS Coordinates for the Chat at Hyland Park? Thanks Mark Palas 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] Plymouth Crossbills

Crossbills in years. It was really cool. Thanks Alyssa, for posting these birds. Mark Palas 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] Northern Shrike- St. Paul

This afternoon, I observed a Northern Shrike at the east entrance of Crosby Park, in St. Paul. The bird was perched right next to Shepherd road. Mark Palas

[mou] Nesting Owls

I=92d strongly suggest staying away from incubating owls, and not =20 giving up their nest locations. Mark Palas= --Apple-Mail-20--1044384817 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset=WINDOWS-1252 HTMLBODY style=3Dword-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp

[mou] Gray Jays- Pine County

I'm not sure if it warrants reporting, but I saw two Gray Jays on sunday in Pine County while hunting. The specific location is near Sturgeon Lake. Any speculation as to what is driving them so far south, so early in the season? Mark Palas

[mou] Mink in wood duck houses

killed the female, and was feeding on her or her eggs. Our plan is to install guards for next years birds. I'd be interested in hearing anyones comments on keeping mink out of wood duck houses. Mark Palas

[mou] Jay Predation

recognized this birds vulnerability. Another example of opportunistic predation. Mark Palas

[mou] Crosby Park, St. Paul

at the moment, and I observed a Coyote for the second time in a week. Mark Palas St. Paul

[mou] Squirrel encounter

The base of my small tube feeder, had about a half dozen english sparrows and house finches on it this morning. A gray squirrel approached the feeder, and jumped from the rail of my back steps to the feeder. In the process, landing on a female house sparrow. He promptly bit the back of