[mou-net] CORRECTION: Washington Sabine’s Gull

My apologies. The bird is a juvenile Bonaparte’s Gull; I didn’t get a good look at the head before, and I still had Sabine’s Gull on my mind from yesterday. Pete Nichols -- Peter Nichols, Ph.D. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] SABINE’S GULL, Washington Co

this morning on Vadnais. I haven’t heard any update since, though I have not checked eBird, and Facebook has been down all afternoon. Inlet coordinates (no public access by land): (44.9050629, -92.7765527) Pete Nichols -- Peter Nichols, Ph.D. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] SABINE’S GULL, Ramsey Co

haste I accidentally selected the wrong MOU email address. Peter Nichols -- Peter Nichols, Ph.D. 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, practice

[mou-net] Update: Glaucous Gull (Wash)

A Bald Eagle just flushed the gulls to the south; it looked like the Glaucous flew upriver toward Hastings, but I was looking into the sun. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Glaucous returns. Peter Nichols Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Glaucous Gull, Washington Co

I’m looking at a 1st-cycle Glaucous Gull at Pt. Douglas Park in southern Washington Co. Peter Nichols 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] Avocet

I just got word that multiple birders are onsite and the Avocet is not there. They also checked some nearby ponds without success. Pete Nichols On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 PM Mark Palas wrote: > Any updates on the Washington county Avocet would be appropriated? > I'm considering driving from

Re: [mou-net] American Avocet

Fantastic find, Gail! A note to anyone who tries for this bird: traffic is heavy and fast on this stretch, so please use caution and be sure you are pulled all the way onto the shoulder. (I haven’t tried for it so I don’t have any updates to share.) Good luck! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove

[mou-net] Great Black-Backed Gull, Dakota/Washington Cos

Ezra Hosch just found a GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Schaar’s Bluff (Spring Lake Park) in Dakota County. He said the bird was seen on both sides of the Washington/Dakota county line. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

Re: [mou-net] Pomarine Jaeger Washington County

Update: the Pomarine Jaeger has not been relocated today. It was last seen around 5 PM yesterday flying off to the north over the St. Croix. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County On Sun, Oct 14, 2018 at 2:29 PM Bob Dunlap wrote: > An apparent adult Pomarine Jaeger is being s

[mou-net] Field Trip Report: MOU/CNC Hawk Watch and Migratory Bird Count

-billed Gull (127). A big thanks to the CNC staff and all the volunteers who helped to make this event a success again this year! Peter Nichols Washington County 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] White Ibis, Washington County

boat launch just north of downtown Stullwater. This is a potential roost site if the bird is still in the area. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 3:20 PM Bob Dunlap wrote: > A photograph of an adult White Ibis was posted in the Facebook group > Minnesota B

Re: [mou-net] Summer Tanager, Northfield

We refound the Kentucky warbler at 11:20 AM, about 100 ft upstream from the first bridge (Oak and 2nd St. East entrance) on the east side of the stream, right where the stream bends back toward the trail and then continues alongside it. (Cross the bridge and take the first trail immediately on the

[mou-net] Surf Scoters, Washington Co

Ben Douglas found four Surf Scoters at Big Marine Park Reserve in Washington Co. Viewing is from the beach area, scope required, birds still present. Peter Nichols 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] Blue Grosbeak Update and Correction, Washington County

alk on the east side and mowed shoulder on the west side. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] BLUE GROSBEAK, Washington Co

(accessible via Jamaica Ave, south from 10/61). Parking and public shoulder on Hemingway. I posted audio in the MN Birding Facebook group. Ben got doc shots to upload later. If accepted, this will be a first county record for Washington Co. Peter Nichols Washington Co Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Black-necked Stilts, Grant Co

Wayne Perala is now reporting two BLACK-NECKED STILTS at the North Ottawa Impoundment in Grant County, near the location where the Glossy Ibis was being seen last week. There have not been any updates yet about the King Rail he photographed there this morning. Pete Nichols Join or Leave

[mou-net] King Rail, Grant County

Wayne Perala saw and photographed a KING RAIL at the North Ottawa Impoundment this morning in Grant Co. He posted an clear, unobstructed pic in the MN Birding Facebook group. Pete Nichols Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] LITTLE BLUE HERON, N. Ottawa Impoundment

Liz Harper is reporting a LITTLE BLUE HERON at the North Ottawa Impoundment in Grant Co. 45.966869,-96.245938 Pete Nichols 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] Dakota County Yellow-breasted Chat

David Adair and I just found a Yellow-breasted Chat at the 140th St. Marsh in Dakota County. An audio recording is posted in the MN Birding Facebook group. There is also a Bell's Vireo present. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Egret in Washington County

, and a Brewer's Blackbird colony just south of Headwaters Parkway on Fenway. Peter Nichols On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 2:58 PM Peter Nichols <petenic...@gmail.com> wrote: > The bird is no longer at 190th and Fenway. Bill relocated it to the north. > Take Fenway north from 190th to Headwaters Parkway

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Egret in Washington County

in a wet agricultural area. Scope required. Bird distant and partially obstructed, but still present. Peter Nichols On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 12:05 PM Williams, Bob <bxwilli...@cbburnet.com> wrote: > Bill Litkey found a Snowy Egret at 190th St and Fenway Ave in Washington > Count

Re: [mou-net] Fw: Mockingbird, Washington County

The N. Mockingbird is still here at Belwin. We first saw it around 7:20 in the grass parking lot for the buffalo viewing area, then moved east along the road. It's still actively foraging. No vocalizations. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 7:19 PM JULIAN SELLERS

[mou-net] 3/18/17: BELL MUSEUM & MOU SPRING BIRD IDENTIFICATION IN MINNESOTA

Join the Bell Museum and Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union for a day of speaker sessions and activities to prepare for the spring birding season. The family-friendly morning session is great for those new to birding or wanting to refresh their identification skills. The afternoon session provides a

[mou-net] BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, Hennepin/Anoka

At about 1:30 PM, Adam Roesch found a drake BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Mississippi River, viewing from Champlin's Mississippi Point Park in Hennepin County. He said he also observed the bird on the Anoka County side of the river. Adam's full report with pics is in the Minnesota Birding Facebook

[mou-net] No Black Scoter, Point Douglas

-breasted Mergansers mixed in, and a smaller raft of Common Goldeneyes. Washington County. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] Black Scoter, Washington County

Right now I am looking at a BLACK SCOTER in Minnesota Waters at Point Douglas Park. Pete Nichols 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] Thayer's Gull, Ramsey Co

Alex Sundvall and I are looking at an adult Thayer's Gull on White Bear Lake, viewing from the boat launch at White Bear Lake County Park, Ramsey County. Scope useful. Pete Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] LONG-TAILED DUCKS, Washington Co

Ben Douglas and I just found two male LONG-TAILED DUCKS at Lakeside Park on the western edge of Forest Lake, about a mile east of 35 on Broadway Ave. Other waterfowl and gulls are present; we're still scanning the lake. LTDUs are off to the north (left) as you look out at the lake from the park.

[mou-net] Red-necked Phalarope, Dakota County

. The Baird's was on the east side of the road, very close. All the other shorebirds were present in the flooded area with the phalarope. Scope needed. Earlier today in southern Washington County, we had one each of BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, and CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER. Peter

[mou-net] CERULEAN and HOODED WARBLERS, Washington County

another birder of fledglings at a different location. Hopefully there will be multiple individuals present again this year. As in previous years, multiple BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS are also present on territory. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Grey Cloud Dunes Big Watch, this Saturday, April 30

4928243639/ "Birdchick" Blog: http://www.birdchick.com/appearances/2016/4/30/the-big-watch We hope to see you there! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] Louisiana Waterthrush, Afton State Park (Washington Co)

of and downhill from the picnic shelter where the trail splits. This bird is in appropriate nesting habitat, and I'm cautiously hopeful that it may stick around for the season. Afton State Park is in Washington County. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Black-legged Kittiwake and Ivory Gull Updates

I heard from John Richardson, who said that the BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE is back at Canal Park (Duluth) this afternoon. The IVORY GULL is being seen today as well. Good birding. Pete Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] No Ivory Gull Yet

The Duluth Ivory Gull has not yet been seen this morning. Peter Nichols 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] VARIED THRUSH, Washington County

contact me in advance. The quickest way to reach me would be to email me at petenic...@yahoo.com (not this address) or send me a private message on Facebook. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] CATTLE EGRET, Mille Lacs County

along the photo to the MOU's main page. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] CATTLE EGRET: CORRECTIONS

, the bird was actually found and photographed by Gwen Marshall, not Bart Bly He clarified that he was passing along her report and photo. Peter Nichols 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, HENNEPIN COUNTY

the dark inside portions of the trees. Very obvious yellow "spectacles" and belly sides. White wing-bars. Did not notice the very light colored eye until photographed. Returned a 2nd time to try and relocate but was unsuccessful." Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Joi

[mou-net] TUFTED TITMOUSE, Sherburne Co.

Yesterday (10/9/15), Jill Beim found and photographed a TUFTED TITMOUSE on the Sherburne NWR Wildlife Loop, around mm 3. I checked the MOU database and it appears that this is a 1st county record. Jill's photograph and report are in the Minnesota Birding Facebook group. Pete Nichols Join

[mou-net] PARASITIC JAEGERS, Superior Entry and WI Point

d that you can go no farther down Wisconsin Point due to construction. Mike Hendrickson reported yesterday that he has seen the birds over MN waters from the Superior Entry. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] Warbler Migrants, Afton State Park

/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S24655850 Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron reports?

Laura did not see it at all yesterday, but another birder eBirded it at 10:54 AM yesterday: Observed perched on log near pond edge moving into the shade of surrounding willows. I don't know of any sightings yet today. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 9:50 AM

[mou-net] YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON,Hennepin

Laura Segala found and photographed an adult YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON in her yard adjacent to Shiloh Park in Hennepin County. The bird is visible from the paved trail near the footbridge. Another resident said she saw the same bird a couple of weeks ago. The bird was still visible when Larry

[mou-net] UPLAND SANDPIPER, Dakota County

I just spoke with Larry Sirvio, who has an UPLAND SANDPIPER at the Jirik Sod Farms (Dakota County), on the east side of Blaine Ave. just south of the building. He also said he hasn't found any Buff-breasteds yet. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Jirik BBSAs no longer there

UPDATE: Josh McMahon just reported on Facebook that he refound the Buff-breasted Sandpipers east of Clayton avenue about 200 yards and south of 200th street about 100 yards off the road. Peter Nichols On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Gerald Hoekstra hoeks...@stolaf.edu wrote: Two of us looking

[mou-net] Shorebird Reports, MN Birding Facebook

of other good species. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] Afton State Park sightings (Washington County)

I had a great outing late this morning at Afton State Park (Washington County). The best bird was a YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO cooing from the first ravine north of Trout Brook. I was also able to relocate the PROTHONOTARY WARBLER reported by Dale Trexel yesterday, which was singing out toward the river

[mou-net] Black-headed Grosbeak, Crow Wing County

John Richardson found and photographed a BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK in his yard in Brainerd (Crow Wing Co). He posted the sighting and pics on the MN Birding Facebook page, and he welcomes visitors. His address is 409 Holly St. Brained. Crow Wing Co. He added the following note: In low lilacs and

[mou-net] Afton State Park: Hooded Warbler, Black-billed Cuckoo, and more

I just heard from Ben Douglas, who had a singing HOODED WARBLER back on territory at Afton State Park (Washington County). He said he heard the bird behind the visitor center, a ways down the slope. Later, he got visual confirmation from the South River Trail. This is the same general location in

[mou-net] Afton SP Cerulean Refound

I was contacted by Joe Conley, who refound the Afton State Park CERULEAN WARBLER that I reported two days ago. He said it was on the Trout Brook Loop, along the portion closest to the road (St. Croix Trail), at the bottom of the long hill. Joe said the bird was singing and acting aggressively

[mou-net] Correction

The previous post should have said BLUE-HEADED VIREO--not Blue-eyed Vireo! Also, the Summer Tanager was actually in the NE portion of the Trout Brook Loop, about 100 yards SE of the point where the loop joins the rest of the trail network (this would be on your left as you start the loop from the

[mou-net] SUMMER TANAGER and CERULEAN WARBLER, Afton State Park (Washington County)

Yesterday, Brian Byrne and I found a singing CERULEAN WARBLER at Afton State Park (Washington County). The bird was along the first ravine loop trail, just north of the first bridge on the North River Trail (along the river bottomlands). Ben Douglas and I tried to relocate the bird today without

[mou-net] PIPING PLOVER, Duluth

John Richardson has photographed and reported a PIPING PLOVER at Park Point in Duluth (St. Louis Co): Superior side beach just west of airport. Unbanded. He said it flushed briefly and then returned 10 minutes ago (about 2 pm). Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co. Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Facebook Update

We've had scores of useful reports coming in the past few days on the Minnesota Birding Facebook group. I'll do my best to summarize some highlights here, but I will not be able to provide a comprehensive report; there is too much info to sift through. Today (5/3/15): In Crow Wing County, John

[mou-net] Washington County Birding: Warblers, Sparrows, and More

flock of about 15 Yellow-rumps and a calling BROAD-WINGED HAWK. Good birding! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] GREATER SCAUP X RING-NECKED DUCK, Ramsey County

was leaving. Hopefully there will be images soon. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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 County Report, Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival

was a blast, and the youth birding competition was especially inspiring! Big thanks to Kevin Smith and Jen Vieth for all of their hard work in putting the event together! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] AMERICAN AVOCET, Hennepin Co

A report just came in of a male AMERICAN AVOCET at the Bass Ponds area of the MRVNWR in Bloomington this afternoon, observed by Nick Sausen. He also reported Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper, Killdeer, and thousands of waterfowl. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County

[mou-net] Quick Facebook Update

through in very high numbers at various locations. Both kinglet species continue to move through at various locations. That's all I have time for tonight. Good birding! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Mountain Bluebird--correction

The location of the previously reported Crow Wing County Mountain Bluebird has been corrected. It was on Sleepy Hollow Rd. 1 mile west of County Rd 21, not 45. There have been no other updates on this bird. Peter Nichols Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Mountain Bluebird, Crow Wing Co.

I'm passing along a report from the MN Birding Facebook group of a probable female MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD in Crow Wing Co. John Richardson writes that the bird is 1 mile west of co rd 45 on Sleepy Hollow Rd. Crow Wing Co. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Dakota and Washington Counties Today

, and a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. My first Robin flock arrived in the yard on April 4, and the next day I had a flock of FOY PURPLE FINCHES and a smaller flock of FOY CEDAR WAXWINGS. eBird list for 180th St. Marsh is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S22755734 Peter Nichols Cottage Grove

[mou-net] South Washington County Birds

flocks of Greater White-fronted Geese, one of which included a lone SNOW GOOSE. Good birding! Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Countyu 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] Wright County Mute Swan Relocated

From MN Birding on Facebook: Jeff Grotte relocated the MUTE SWAN in Wright county, at County Road 37 and Halsey, on Pelican Lake. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Summary of reports from the Minnesota Birding Facebook group

of the Brainerd Brambling found and photographed by John Richardson. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County 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] Long-tailed Duck, Coon Rapids Dam + MN Birding Facebook Report

reported at various locations are EASTERN and WESTERN MEADOWLARKS, as well as other arrivals such as Eastern Bluebirds, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Killdeer. On the 13th, I had a fairly early SONG SPARROW singing a the Grey Cloud Island causeway (Hazen P. Mooers Park) in Washington County. Peter

[mou-net] Duluth Rarities

and found an ICELAND GULL. Thanks to Dave Bartkey and Chris Hockema for assistance with ID. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove 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] Mew Gull follow-up--not relocated yet

in the group all agree that the bird was an adult Mew Gull. There was also an adult Thayer's Gull and at least one Lesser Black-backed Gull present. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Wood Stork

I just got a call from David Adair, who is looking at the Wood Stork in the same location as before. It appears that the bird is using this area for its evening roost. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net wrote

[mou-net] Afton and Frontenac State Parks

on any of the aforementioned birds. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html