[mou-net] FOS Tundra Swans - Anoka County

While working outside in our southern Coon Rapids yard this afternoon, I heard, then saw, about 30 Tundra Swans flying SSE overhead.  My first-of-season Tundra Swans, and providing music to my ears! Got me thinking about making a day-trip down to Brownsville in about a week. Ron Refsnider

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam Birds - Anoka County Side

ng 2 just up the hill from visitors' center; FOY Hermit Thrush - 2; one midway along the river trail and one east of the visitors' center; FOY Spring is indeed here, butsometimesit takes a bit of searching out. ---Ron Refsnider General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn

[mou-net] A Few Spring Birds Below Coon Rapids Dam - Anoka County

seen on the river ---Ron & Maureen Refsnider General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to

[mou-net] Common Redpolls in Anoka County

Our first-of-season Common Redpolls appeared at our feeders yesterday.  Three then and 4 today.  Given the variation in the amount of pink, there were a minimum of 5 individuals. We're in southern Coon Rapids, near the Mississippi River. Ron Refsnider General information and guidelines

[mou-net] FOYs at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

y-crowned Kinglets (but no Golden-crowned), White-throated Sparrows, and a single (laggard?) American Tree Sparrow. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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,

[mou-net] Yellow-Rumps, Anoka County

Creeper. Waterfowl were scarce:  5 scaup, 4 Common Goldeneye, 3 Hooded Mergansers, 1 male woodie, mallards & geese. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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-net] FOYs Monday Morning at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

sers, & Common Mergansers weren't seen at all. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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 social distancing, and

[mou-net] FOY Meadowlark, Crow-Hassan Park, Hennepin County

on most lakes/ponds Sandhill Crane - heard calling from multiple locations, another wonderful sound; one pair was frequently visible E of Prairie Lake Bald Eagle - 1 adult; our only raptor sighting! Happy Spring to all! Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Fox Sparrow & Harriers - Anoka County

a new FOY opportunity. Ron & Maureen Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and cont

[mou-net] Northern Harrier, Hennepin County

arsh on the west side of West Hayden Lake Ironically, shortly after we returned home we saw a male Red-wing at our black oil feeder. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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 Du

[mou-net] Common Redpoll, Anoka County

This afternoon we noticed a single COMMON REDPOLL three times on the tray of our backyard black oil sunflower seed feeder.  It was our first redpoll sighting of the winter. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Northern Shrike near Eastman Nature Center, Hennepin County

This morning Maureen spotted a Northern Shrike perched in the eastern end of the prairie that is NE of Eastman Nature Center in Elm Creek Park Reserve.  The shrike was between the paved trail and the abandoned section of Pineview Lane. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Rough-legged Hawk(s) at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Hennepin County

e NW and N. I'm curious whether anyone else has seen them in that general area this fall. Other raptors:  adult Bald Eagle near the nest and a Red-tailed Hawk in the vicinity of the Bottineau House. NOTE:  Elm Creek Park will be closed tomorrow and Sunday for a gun deer hunt. Ron Refsn

[mou-net] Pine Siskins in Anoka County

Two Pine Siskins showed up at our sunflower seed feeder this afternoon.  We live in southern Coon Rapids, near the Mississippi River. These are the first siskins that we've seen in our yard in 2020. ---Ron Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Northern Shrike & Hermit Thrush in Elm Creek Park, Hennepin County

ng 121st Ave near the gate as we were leaving Elm Creek. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social di

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes at Sherburne NWR - CORRECTION

).  The vast majority of the crane ingress flights were between 5:01 and 5:08 CDT. Sorry. ---Ron Refsnider 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] Migrants Friday at Elm Creek, Hennepin County

Warbler - 1 American Redstart - several Bay-breasted Warbler - 1 Common Yellowthroat - 4-5 Golden-winged Warbler - 1 Wilson's Warbler - 2 Black & White Warbler - 1 Ron & Maureen Refsnider Coon Rapids Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archiv

[mou-net] Prairie Sightings at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve this morning - Hennepin County

"; later saw one at Four Corners itself, but probably was the same bird.  FOY Orchard Oriole - saw one silent male NE of Prairie Lake.  FOY We searched hard for Bobolinks, but failed to find any.  Same with Vesper Sparrow, but I'm not confident in my ability to recognize one by song alone.

[mou-net] Wild River SP this morning

--already passed through, still to the south, or not coming at all? Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam - Probable Caspian Tern

orm on the west side; possibly a chick in the nest, but we were viewing from across the river, too far to say for sure Bald Eagle - 1 left the nest area to chase off osprey that got too close Thanks for any feedback on the tern. Ron & Maureen Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or

[mou-net] Rice Creek Warblers, etc. - Ramsey County

n Parula - FOY Common Yellowthroat - FOY Orange-crowned Warbler American Redstart Golden-winged Warbler - FOY Blue-winged Warbler - FOY Blackpoll - FOY Yellow Warbler White-throated Sparrow - apparently a new gang dropped into the area last night (16 in our yard eating fresh grass seed!) Ron Refsnid

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

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[mou-net] Birds at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

ozen feeding over the river Brown-headed Cowbirds - saw our first 2 females of the year, closely attended by 3 males Stay safe. ---Ron & Maureen Refsnider 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] Coon Rapids Dam FOYs; Anoka County

k, maybe 50 feet upstream from the footbridge.  It's been very busy in that area. Take care, Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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] Yellow-Rumped Warbler - Coon Rapids Dam

Mergansers - 3 in boat launch lagoon Common Merganser - 1 male, just downstream from dam in eastern channel We were hoping for Fox Sparrows or Hermit Thrushes, but haven't found any so far. Ron Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka Cnty - Swans, herons, grebe...

- 1, providing very close views and showing us a cached rodent; in field by smaller pond Keep birding. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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] Coon Rapids Dam this Morning

- scattered individuals Dark-eyed Junco - a single flock of 4-5 Sandhill Crane - a flock of 5 flew over northbound as we were getting into our vehicle to leave.  Silent Stay healthy, Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County Side

were on the new nest that is across from Coon Creek) Eastern Bluebird - heard Ron Refsnider 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] Northern Shrike, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Hennepin County

seen Northern Shrikes over many years from the paved bike trail.  Today we were on the turf trail. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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] Pine Warblers & Other FOYs at Wm O'Brien SP

at special, except we estimate that we SAW well over 75 of them, including a flock of 30+, and a flock of 20+. White-throated Sparrow - just a few seen & heard Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://list

[mou-net] FOY Birds at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

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[mou-net] First Day of Spring Yard Birds - Anoka County

2 male American Robins 1 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Common Redpoll 3 Pine Siskins ... an interesting mix of seasons. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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] Common Redpolls - Anoka County

We had 6 Common Redpolls feeding beneath our black oil sunflower feeders today.  We've routinely had Pine Siskins (sometimes dozens) here through most of the winter, including today, but these are the first redpolls. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Two Rough-legged Hawks, Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County

, very close view from that ramp, but again got no photos. Unfortunately, there appears to be no legal parking location from which to get good views of these hawks, either on the north or south sides of Hwy. 610. ---Ron & Maureen Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Rough-legged Hawk - Hennepin County

At about 12:20 PM today we spotted a Rough-legged Hawk circling above Hwy. 610 just west of the Hwy. 169 interchange in Brooklyn Park. Ron & Maureen Refsnider 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] Golden-Winged Warbler - Anoka County

nets. We also banded an American Redstart, a Yellow Warbler, a Common Yellowthroat, and 2 "Traill's Flycatchers" (Willow or Alder). These all nest in the vicinity, so they aren't necessarily migrating at this time, although they could be doing just that. Ron Refsnider Join or Lea

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler - Sherburne NWR

hern Harrier Hermit Thrush Swainson's Thrush Red-headed Woodpecker Slate-colored Junco - seems like a straggler Ron & Maureen Refsnider 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] Coon Rapids Dam Grebe Update, Thurs. Morning (Anoka County)

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[mou-net] No Red-Headed Woodpecker at Coon Rapids Dam

Sorry, big Oops! I intended to report a Red-bellied Woodpecker actively excavating a nest near Coon Rapids Dam yesterday, NOT a Red-headed Woodpecker.  My apologies to all. Ron Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam Waterbirds Today - Anoka County

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[mou-net] 3 Grebe Species at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

or more upstream D-C Cormorants - 75+; apparently they returned in large numbers overnight Tree Swallow - numerous, FOY for us Belted Kingfisher - another FOY Osprey - 1 seen a number of times, vocalizing; briefly saw a second Tundra Swan - a flock of 17 flying overhead Ron & Maureen Refsnider

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam Waterfowl this morning; Anoka County

prey that we saw there yesterday (FOY). The Bald Eagle pair is still nest-building, but we saw a crow apparently incubating. Ron & Maureen Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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] Northern Shrike - Hennepin County

ding on a vole cached in the fork of a sumac.  We've seen northern shrikes in this area almost every winter for at least the last decade. ---Ron Refsnider 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] Northern Shrike & White-crowned Sparrows - Anoka County

4 were hatch-year birds. Other birds of note: 2 adult Bald Eagles perched at the upstream end of the island below the dam 1 Pied-billed Grebe in Cenaiko Lake. Ron & Maureen Refsnider Coon Rapids, Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arch

[mou-net] 4 warblers, 5 sparrows, & Loon - Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka Cnty.

iver at the dam. Bald eagle - 1 perched very upright on side of nest Belted kingfisher - 1 flew beneath the Coon Creek bridge No visible activity at any of the heron nests Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Common Loons in Cenaiko Lake, Anoka County

NEST MATERIAL to a partially completed nest. Maybe she'll beat the cowbird influx. Ron Refsnider 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] Northern Shrike in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Hennepin County

this one might stick around for awhile. Ron Refsnider 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] Coon Rapids Dam East Side - Towhee & Thrashers

on the west side of the Dam. ---Ron Refsnider 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] Golden-winged Warbler Clarification

of our smallest birds during round-trip migrations. ---Ron Refsnider 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] Pool 8 Swan info - summary of replies

this year. I, for one, would certainly appreciate seeing additional and more timely swan migration reports in 2015. Good birding to all. Ron Refsnider 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] RFI - Swans on Pool 8

find any more recent info than the ~3100 swans on Pool 8 on 11/5. Can anyone share info on recent swan numbers for Pool 8? Perhaps with the unusually cold weather they moved out earlier than in most years. ---Ron Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Clarification - Pool 8 location

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[mou-net] Pine Siskin in Coon Rapids, Anoka County

Sparrow appearing daily. Ron Refsnider 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] Belated report of Townsend's Solitaire in Southeastern Elk River, Sherburne/Anoka County

was last seen flying east toward the golf course, and it hasn't been resighted by Mr. Brannick since the 31st. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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] Rough-legged Hawk Shrike at Elm Creek Park, Hennepin Cnty.

by it. The only other birds of note were a few rusty blackbirds that were mixed in with a large group of robins. Ron Refsnider 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] Rough-legged Hawk - Hennepin County

borders this open area on the north. Note: you can't make a left turn onto 101st if you are driving north on 169. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, 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] Aitkin County Great Gray Owl

of birding, due to the kindness of previous posters. Thanks again. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids 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] Brownsville Waterfowl Today

to count them, but they seemed to be on every island and bar, often in groups. We probably saw well over 100 between the new overlook and the lower end of Pool 8. ---Ron Refsnider Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Swans at Brownsville?

/midwest/UpperMississippiRiver/UMRWF10.html). Can anyone provide any insight on current swan numbers near Brownsville, and if they are likely to stick around despite the strong cold front that is passing through MN today? Thanks and Good Birding. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave

[mou-net] N Shrike and GC Kinglets at Elm Creek Park, Hennepin Cnty.

shrike almost annually for over a decade. Over the last two winters we've seen it several times a week as we ski through this area. It's generally perched somewhere between the wooden foot bridge and the Lake Trail hill (Baldy) at the NE end of Mud Lake. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN

Re: [mou-net] Nashville Warbler Ramsey Co.

. Ron Refsnider Anoka County On 7/12/2010 1:19 PM, Clay Christensen wrote: Spotted a First-of-Fall Nashville warbler here in Lauderdale, W edge of Ramsy Co., this morning. So, summer is over, then? Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Bird Banding at Urban Birding Festival - 7 AM to Noon

and bird banding. ---Ron Refsnider 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] Warbling Vireo Nestlings Photo in BBA Gallery

unintentional encounter with the nestlings had any significant negative impact on their welfare. So that's the story. Ron Refsnider 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] Birder's shorthand: Question

sparrow is ATSP. If I can locate a link to the complete set of rules for devising these alpha codes I will post it. ---Ron Refsnider Emily Hutchins wrote: I have used the shorthand abbreviations for bird names for a number of years but was wondering if there's a formal list somewhere of all US

[mou] Bird Banding Lab Species Codes

obtained this material from http://infohost.nmt.edu/~shipman/z/nom/bblrules.html. Perhaps more than you wanted to know, but a few folks had expressed interest in the rules. ---Ron Refsnider == *The BBL code system: Rules for forming the codes* The US FWS Bird Banding Lab

[mou] Sandhill crane ruddy ducks - Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

MALLARDS 2 COOTS (below Dam, west shore) 1 immature BALD EAGLE on ice shelf above dam We were hoping for more variety. ---Ron Refsnider

[mou] Tree swallow, red-shouldered hawk, killdeer - Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County side

, but got very good looks, including several dorsal views as it flew low over the water 2 KILLDEER As we left the park, we got an excellent view of a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK near the entrance booth. Ron Refsnider

[mou] Peregrine falcon at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

(probably the male that has nested at the dam for several years). ---Ron Refsnider