[mou-net] Baltimore Oriole

2024-07-27 Thread Steve Wilson
For the past three days we've had a first-year female Baltimore oriole visiting our feeder here in Isabella. This is unusual because they're almost unknown in Lake County in summer (there was one record in the five years of the breeding bird atlas, and that from the southern part of the

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 10 Jul 2024 to 18 Jul 2024 (#2024-95)

2024-07-19 Thread Steve Weston
We do not have many hummers coming to our feeders, but just by the draw down of the syrup, it is better than recent years. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 10:28 AM Susan Hartley wrote: > I’m still seeing quite a few hummingbirds at

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 10 Jul 2024 to 18 Jul 2024 (#2024-95)

2024-07-19 Thread Steve Wilson
a difference. Steve Wilson -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of MOU-NET automatic digest system Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: MOU-NET Digest - 10 Jul 2024 to 18 Jul 2024 (#2024-95) There are 4 messages totaling 218 lines

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 140th St Marsh

2024-07-07 Thread Steve Slocum
As long as developer's money talks louder than 50 birders, habitat will continue to disappear. Sadly, the MN DNR, PCA, and USFWS are all impotent when it comes to enforcement actions against this kind of illegal (or boundary-pushing) activity. I'll continue to write letters to the appropriate

Re: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeak

2024-06-22 Thread Steve Weston
minutes flew to the ground and disappeared presumably to tend to her nest. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 9:41 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Paul Shapiro via moumn.org) > > I have seen reports of a Blue Grosbeak being seen at the 140

[mou-net] MRVAC Field Trip to Miesville Ravine this Sunday

2024-06-13 Thread Steve Weston
. This trip will be moderate effort. No reservations are needed. The trip is free and open to all. Meet in the north parking lot at 27970 Orlando Trail in Cannon Falls, MN, this Sunday, June 16. at 7:30am. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information

Re: [mou-net] Anne Lacey of International Crane Fdn in MN today tomorrow

2024-06-03 Thread Steve Weston
Tomorrow's program at Wood Lake Nature Center is marked as "Sold Out". There is another program scheduled on July 17 at 1pm at the Oxbow Nature Center in Byron, MN. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM Gordon Anders

[mou-net] Dakota County Prairie Birds Field Trip Sunday (Tomorrow)

2024-06-01 Thread Steve Weston
. This field trip is free and open to all, including all levels of experience. No reservations, just show up. (Please, no calls) Bring lunch, if you want to continue birding into the afternoon. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday

2024-05-19 Thread Steve Weston
for the afternoon’s birds. This trip will require little physical effort and we’ll be birding mainly at roadside stops. Field trip is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. Steve Weston – 612-978-3993 *Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All righ

[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers - Bloomington

2024-05-14 Thread Steve Weston
On Sunday I had a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers copulating at Parkers Picnic Grounds in Bloomington. Habitat is oak savannah, so there is a good chance they will stick around. Lots of other good birds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information

Re: [mou-net] This weekend northeast Metro?

2024-05-08 Thread Steve Weston
level, easy walking. In some places the tree canopy is at eye level making for easy viewing. Bring a lunch if you want to join us as we hike out to Sand Point in nearby Frontenac State Park. This area is open access without a state park permit. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

[mou-net] Great-crested Flycatcher

2024-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
FOY Great-crested Flycatcher in my yard. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

Re: [mou-net] Ahhh....Spring!

2024-05-03 Thread Steve Weston
look like the Nashvilles we saw that day. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM Steve Weston wrote: > Ahhh...SPRING! It is so hard to sit at the computer with the birds > inviting me to get out. Even after a very productive and enj

[mou-net] Ahhh....Spring!

2024-05-03 Thread Steve Weston
time to search for morels, but I haven't had a chance. Our Big Brown Bat is back this week, sheltering by our front door. I urge you to step into the glory just out your door. Today the temperature should climb over 70. Turn on Merlin and listen. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday 4-25

2024-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
:30 a.m. Join us for this traditional field trip that we’ve been taking for over 40 years! We never know what we will find. Meet Steve Weston at Hok-Si-La Park (2500 U.S. Hwy 61, Lake City, MN), located just north of Lake City. Bring a lunch if you want to stay for some afternoon birding. This trip requires

[mou-net] Spring Arrivals in Eagan, Dakota Co.

2024-04-09 Thread Steve Weston
FOY arrivals include a Yellow-rumped Warbler today, an Osprey and Song Sparrow (for the yard) yesterday, and an Eastern Phoebe last Thursday. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

[mou-net] Common Redpolls and Peanuts

2024-04-07 Thread Steve Wilson
Common redpolls finally came into feeders here in the NE several weeks ago, and at our feeders in Isabella have been inhaling peanuts. I first noticed this in Tower two years ago. Oddly, when I inquired about this on Ely Field Naturalists, two well-established feeding stations reported the same,

[mou-net] Annual Crane Count: April 13

2024-04-05 Thread Steve Weston
information check out - / https://savingcranes.org/learn/annual-midwest-crane-count/county-coordinator-resources/ or send me questions. Don't know anything about cranes? Go to the website and very quickly you will learn what you need to participate. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

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2024-03-23 Thread Steve Weston
ID: 856 2570 6373 Passcode: 112650 -- One tap mobile http://+16469313860,,85625706373#*112650# <http://+16469313860,,85625706373/#*112650%23> *Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN

[mou-net] 124th Christmas Bird Count

2024-03-12 Thread Steve Weston
next year. Every set of eyes and ears are welcome. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com Minnesota State CBC Coordinator General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2024-02-23 Thread Steve Weston
g/> Visit the MRVAC Website <http://mrvac.org/> *Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.h

Re: [mou-net] salt lake birding weekend

2024-02-20 Thread Steve Weston
or something else of interest and we jump out of the vehicles, gather by the cars, and see what we can. Often there are people, who rarely to never get out of their cars, as we point out the birds to them and the others. This is an excellent birding experience for a handicapped birder. Steve Weston On Quigley

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday: Virtual on Zoom only

2024-02-18 Thread Steve Weston
Meeting ID: 834 5940 6457 Passcode: 754760 -- One tap mobile +16469313860,,83459406457#*754760# *Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday" Virtual on Zoom only

2024-01-20 Thread Steve Weston
eeting ID: 856 2570 6373 Passcode: 112650 -- One tap mobile +1 312 626 6799,,85625706373#*112650# <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=8b6ff8b7b9=634141ce9c> *Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.*

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter available now

2023-12-28 Thread Steve Weston
23 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. *Our mailing address is:* Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) PO Box 20400 Bloomington, MN 55420-0400 Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN s

Re: [mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

2023-12-11 Thread Steve Weston
he circle on the map or entering its name. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 4:51 PM Steve Weston wrote: > The Christmas Bird Counts start next Thursday and there is still time to > get involved with many of the counts. Most Metro Area c

[mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

2023-12-09 Thread Steve Weston
western counts that have contacted me to help them find more participants include Jackson County, Mt. Lake/Windom, Fergus Falls, Tamarac Refuge, and Crookston. Good birding! Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https

Re: [mou-net] Loons on Minnetonka

2023-12-03 Thread Steve Weston
Yacht Club. There is a parking lot by the crane west of the clubhouse. The group near Big Island was viewed from near or at Linwood Beach. I do not know any more. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

Re: [mou-net] Loons and Pine Siskins

2023-12-03 Thread Steve Slocum
I just got home from a two hour trip around Minnetonka and saw a few Loons, Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, Mallards, and 100's of Common Mergansers. We pretty thoroughly covered the accessible shoreline, missing the eastern-most side at Greenwood and Deephaven. Steve Slocum Eden Prairie On Sun, Dec 3

[mou-net] Loons and Pine Siskins

2023-12-03 Thread Steve Weston
I have a report that thousands of loons are staging on Lake Minnetonka. We have a hoard of Pine Siskins at our feeders this morning. I haven't had a view on how they were staging in the trees above the house to try to get a handle on the numbers. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

[mou-net] CBC - Can you help?

2023-11-29 Thread Steve Weston
. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

[mou-net] Intergrade Northern Flicker

2023-11-27 Thread Steve Weston
of yellow on the tail. There were only a few red feathers on the nape. The face was gray and the malar strip was black and red. I will post some pictures on eBird, although I don't know how much they show. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information

[mou-net] MRVAC meeting this Thursday (in-person & virtual

2023-10-22 Thread Steve Weston
b1b9=634141ce9c> *Copyright © 2023 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mo

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2023-10-16 Thread Steve Weston
53b7418df=46d5b21965=ffc8137c04> Visit the MRVAC Website <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=bc295c719a=ffc8137c04> *Copyright © 2023 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN s

Re: [mou-net] a parliament of owls

2023-09-25 Thread Steve Weston
plus one on territory. I was able to count them all from one spot. When I joined the chorus, a pair flew in and I was immediately challenged. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 8:32 AM Stephen Greenfield wrote: > (Yes, that’s a term, l

[mou-net] Stan Tekiela at MRVAC this Thursday

2023-09-25 Thread Steve Weston
of Swarovski binoculars. We have collected over sixty books on birds and nature, bird houses and feeders, and antique St. Paul Bird Club stickers. *Copyright © 2023 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2023-09-01 Thread Steve Weston
apter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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 saf

[mou-net] Black-chinned Hummingbird

2023-08-28 Thread Steve Weston
ck-chinned Hummingbird to my Facebook page and am hoping to be able to post one to MOU's Recently Seen page, although I have to get it added to the list before I can. Now I have to fill out the paperwork to submit the sighting for MOURC review for a first Minnesota record. Steve Weston On Quigley Lak

[mou-net] Miesville Ravine Field Trip this Sunday

2023-08-18 Thread Steve Weston
. This trip will be moderate effort. No reservations are needed. The trip is free and open to the public. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2023-06-27 Thread Steve Weston
04> Visit the MRVAC Website <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=9f51c95102=ffc8137c04> *Copyright © 2023 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General informat

[mou-net] Field Trip this Sunday

2023-06-16 Thread Steve Weston
and Wood Thrush. Bring a lunch if you want to stay for the afternoon birding, too. This trip will require little physical effort walking mostly on level trails. It can be buggy. No reservations are needed. Meet by taking a left turn after 4220 Collischan Road in Red Wing. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake

[mou-net] Field trip this Sunday - Dakota County Prairie Birds

2023-06-02 Thread Steve Weston
if you want to stay for the afternoon’s birds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

[mou-net] Corrected date to MRVAC meeting this Thursday

2023-05-20 Thread Steve Weston
929090#*523968# <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=7d47aa39d6=634141ce9c> US (Chicago) *Copyright © 2023 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://ww

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting this Thursday

2023-05-20 Thread Steve Weston
can%20boulevard%20east%20in%20bloomington%20and%20is%20accessible%20after%20a%20short%20walk%20from%20the%20metro%20blue%20line%20%28hiawatha%20light%20rail%29%20at%20american%20blvd./> US (Chicago) *Copyright © 2023 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigle

[mou-net] Great-crested Flycatcher

2023-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
FOY Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

Re: [mou-net] Bird walks

2023-05-05 Thread Steve Weston
, and Rusty Blackbird. Monday (5/8) Lowry Nature Center 7am Saturday (5/13) Hok-si-lah Warbler Field Trip 7:30am Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:38 AM Bierma, Michelle < michelle.bie...@threeriversparks.org> wrote: > I would also

[mou-net] MRVAC meeting this Thursday (April 27)

2023-04-25 Thread Steve Weston
© 2023 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, t

[mou-net] On Quigley Lake, Eagan

2023-04-12 Thread Steve Weston
) Northern leopard frog and painted turtle seen. Hopefully, I will escape the yard today. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

Re: [mou-net] New arrivals - Inver Grove Heights

2023-04-05 Thread Steve Weston
...@macalester.edu. Note: Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area not far to the south, (off of 117th Street also in Inver Grove Heights) is also on the Mississippi River and is open to the public. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 10:13 AM

[mou-net] New arrivals - Inver Grove Heights

2023-04-03 Thread Steve Weston
Report I received: Hope Falanagan birding at the Katerine Ordway natural area in Inver Grove Heights yesterday: 1 Red-headed Woodpecker Turkey Vultures 2 Red-shouldered Hawks Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_sou

[mou-net] MRVAC Program this Thursday at 7:30pm

2023-03-18 Thread Steve Weston
Steve Weston of MRVAC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting: *“Minnesota State Wildlife Action Plan”Kristin Hall: Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator at the MN DNR* *Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7:30 PM* The Minnesota State Wildlife Action Plan focuses on conservation action for Species

[mou-net] MRVAC virtual program this Thursday at 7:30pm

2023-03-18 Thread Steve Weston
Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

[mou-net] New MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter available

2023-03-03 Thread Steve Weston
18df=6e15288ce5=ffc8137c04> *Copyright © 2023 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arc

[mou-net] Scott Weidensaul this Thursday (tomorrow) at MRVAC

2023-02-22 Thread Steve Weston
Steve Weston of MRVAC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. *“A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds”* *Scott Weidensaul* *Co-founder of Project SNOWstorm, field researcher, author, and naturalist* *Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7:30 PM* To Join Zoom Meeting click

[mou-net] Help save a Christmas Bird Count

2022-12-28 Thread Steve Weston
The Lamberton count in SW Minnesota scheduled for this Friday (12/30) will not happen because of illness knocking out participants. If they can find just a couple of people, they will run the count. Can you help? Contact *Mike Majeski *651.203.6033, mmaje...@eorinc.com Steve Weston On Quigley

[mou-net] LeConte's Sparrow at Bass Ponds

2022-12-17 Thread Steve Weston
Photographed for Bloomington CBC (12/17) at Bass Ponds by Elizabeth Steiner. I don't know that it has been reported on eBird. Unequivocal photo. First winter record? Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https

[mou-net] Savaloja Grant Proposals Due Jan. 20, 2023

2022-12-16 Thread Steve Wilson
There is not much time left to submit proposals for 2023 Savaloja grants. Last year we received the fewest proposals since 2002, no doubt because of pandemic-related complications in conducting projects. Consequently, not all available funds were awarded. Let’s not let that happen again! If

Re: [mou-net] We need a few Birders!

2022-12-13 Thread Steve Weston
My outstate count dates got screwed up. Hibbing on the Iron Range in northern MN (on January 1) Lamberton in SW MN (on 12/30) Murray Co. in SW MN (after 12/21 - date not set) Pipestone in SW MN (on 12/30) Rice Lake NWR in North Central MN (on 1/2) Upgaard WMA in North Central MN (on 1/5) Steve

[mou-net] We need a few Birders!

2022-12-12 Thread Steve Weston
ing to be able to get out in the bad weather this winter? You can contribute by counting the birds at your feeder. Call or email the contact for the circle you can help. Questions? Let me know, Looking for more people for your count? Let me know. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.

Re: [mou-net] Red-bellied Woodpecker with rodent, Hennepin County

2022-11-25 Thread Steve Weston
Brian, Great photos. I have never seen anything like that, although it does not surprise me. It is definitely not a shrew. The fur is too long and I can see ears in one of the photos. Probably a vole. Looks too thick for a mouse. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2022-11-01 Thread Steve Weston
*Copyright © 2022 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the

[mou-net] eBird alerts

2022-10-27 Thread Steve Weston
Hi all, I can get eBird alerts for Minnesota, but only as hourly reports, not as daily reports. Anybody else having this problem? eBird reports for ABA work just fine as daily reports. I have reported this to eBird and they are working on it. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting this Thursday

2022-10-25 Thread Steve Weston
udubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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, pr

[mou-net] First Call for Savaloja Fund Proposals

2022-10-17 Thread Steve Wilson
This is the first request for proposals for 2023 Savaloja grants. Last year we received the fewest proposals since 2002, no doubt because of pandemic-related complications in conducting projects. Consequently, not all available funds were awarded. Let’s not let that happen again! If you have

Re: [mou-net] 2022 annual Sandhill and Whooping Crane count data for Midwest--- ICFdn

2022-09-02 Thread Steve Weston
. And, will help set up the count in any Minnesota county lacking a coordinator. Get back to me if you have any questions. There are lots of cranes that we've been missing, so we could use the help. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Fri, Sep 2, 2022 at 6:55 PM Gordon Andersson

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

2022-09-01 Thread Steve R Kirkhorn
Someone had to mention Gulls, Gulls, Gulls by Motley Crue. Not that I liked it but my kids played it. Steve Kirkhorn Sent from my iPad > On Sep 1, 2022, at 4:17 PM, Knopick, Alex > wrote: > > Little Wing… Hendrix/SRV > > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Winter

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2022-09-01 Thread Steve Weston
4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=fa39afe663=ffc8137c04> *Copyright © 2022 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://li

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

2022-09-01 Thread Steve Weston
I love White Bird. Another favorite bird song is Grandchester Meadows by Pink Floyd, in which singing and calling birds are woven through the acoustic melody, a laid back track not at all in character with the music for which Pink Floyd is known. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto

[mou-net] Karol Gresser

2022-08-06 Thread Steve Weston
Karol Gresser, a well known birder from Burnsville passed away last night (Friday) at about 9:30pm. More later. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Viru

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter now available

2022-06-26 Thread Steve Weston
to in person meetings. Enjoy the summer! Read The Trumpeter Online <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=ac3f3ec493=ffc8137c04>Visit the MRVAC Website <http://mrvac.org> Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General

[mou-net] MRVAC Zoom Meeting this Thursday 6/23/22 at 7:30

2022-06-20 Thread Steve Weston
s have reestablished across the state and recently expanded their range into southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro. The meeting is free and open to the public. *Copyright © 2022 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN

[mou-net] Miesville Field Trip this Sunday

2022-06-14 Thread Steve Weston
Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Bring lunch if you want to stay for the afternoon’s birds. Moderate effort – walking on mostly level trails. All are welcome. No reservations needed. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General

[mou-net] Field Trip Sunday: Dakota Co. Prairie Birds

2022-06-02 Thread Steve Weston
will mostly be from the side of the road. Bring lunch if you want to stay for the afternoon's birds. The field trip is free and open to all, although donations to MRVAC are accepted. No reservations needed or expected. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General

[mou-net] Link for virtual MRVAC program this Thursday

2022-05-23 Thread Steve Weston
. Feel free to share the link with friends. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com 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

[mou-net] Warblers

2022-05-08 Thread Steve Weston
door and found seven warblers (N. Waterthrush, Black & White, Tennessee, Orange-crowned, Nashville, Redstart, Yellow). Other new birds today besides most of those warblers include Cliff Swallow and Least Flycatcher. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General informa

[mou-net] Hummingbirds & Goslings

2022-05-06 Thread Steve Weston
First of the season: Hummingbird at the feeder. And, Canada Geese and five new goslings. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://ww

Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

2022-05-03 Thread Steve Weston
Any reports today? Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_cam

Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

2022-05-02 Thread Steve Weston
Although I haven't gone out there, looking at the GPS coordinates, directions should be: Take I-35 north to Rock Creek (Hwy 70). Go west to the first intersection (Hwy23) and go south (left) for about 0.2 miles and look west. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <h

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2022-05-01 Thread Steve Weston
*. Watch for our announcement and link. I will be leading the annual Hok-si-lah warbler field trip down by Lake City next Saturday, May 7th at 7:30am. All our programs are free and open to everyone. Read the Trumpeter Newsletter online <https://mrvac.org/download/trumpeter-newsletter/> Steve

[mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

2022-04-24 Thread Steve Wilson
In a previous post, I asked for reports of redpolls eating suet that didn't have seeds in it. Several replies came in where observers had suet with seeds in it, but they could tell the redpolls were eating the suet, not just the seeds. If that was something you observed and didn't report, I'd

[mou-net] Common Redpoll Feeding Frenzy - St Louis County

2022-04-22 Thread Steve Wilson
a whole new world, and eventually be part of the next generation of bird enthusiasts sharing their passion on this forum. Steve Wilson General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

2022-04-16 Thread Steve Wilson
! Steve Wilson Tower, MN 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 bird responsibly.

[mou-net] Eurasian Tree Sparrows - Tower MN (St. Louis County)

2022-04-15 Thread Steve Wilson
Today two Eurasian tree sparrows joined the swarms of redpolls, grackles, blackbirds, smattering of juncos and lone fox sparrow at our Tower feeder. These are the first I've seen in 50 years of bird feeding in NE MN. Steve Wilson General information and guidelines for posting: https

Re: [mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

2022-04-15 Thread Steve Slocum
(and see) a dead crow or owl, especially with all the attention an owl nest gets this time of year. If we birders do our part, take down our feeders and bird baths, maybe by July this will be over and we'll be seeing the fledglings. My nickel's worth. Steve Slocum at Crow's Nest in Eden Prairie, MN

Re: [mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

2022-04-15 Thread Steve Weston
thanks. I stand corrected. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_cam

Re: [mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

2022-04-15 Thread Steve Weston
that because of its proximity to a Wood Duck box, does occasionally have the ducks perch on it. That feeder is empty and will not at this time be refilled. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=

[mou-net] Spring!

2022-04-01 Thread Steve Weston
for a walk at Whitetail Woods (Dakota) County Park in part to scout for the crane count next weekend. I did find a pair of cranes as well as pairs of all the mentioned waterfowl, as well as N. Shovelers. The park was flush with singing robins, redwings, and song sparrows. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake

Re: [mou-net] Hooded mergansers and where did RWB's go

2022-04-01 Thread Steve Weston
Keith, I hope you had a chance to hear the hoodies. The males when displaying give one of my favorite calls, sounds like someone trying to start a small outboard engine. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_sou

[mou-net] Tundra Swans

2022-03-21 Thread Steve Weston
Flock of Tundra Swans (50 - 60?) flying east to west over Eagan. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-

[mou-net] Don Kroodsma at MRVAC (virtual) this Thursday at 7:30

2022-03-21 Thread Steve Weston
yright © 2022 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pa

Re: [mou-net] Spruce Grouse Flock - Lake County

2022-02-28 Thread Steve Weston
Reminds me of the Ruffed Grouse that flew through my yard in Minneapolis one block from the Lake Street bridge. And, yes, though I might be getting to be an old timer, the Lake Street Bridge was already built. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 28, 2022

[mou-net] Lake County Spruce Grouse Update

2022-02-28 Thread Steve Wilson
Bob Tamannen just called with a precise location for yesterday's spruce grouse sighting: 0.9 miles east on Hwy 1 from the Spruce Road. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the

[mou-net] Spruce Grouse Flock - Lake County

2022-02-28 Thread Steve Wilson
Yesterday Bob Tamannen of Soudan encountered a flock of spruce grouse on Hwy 1 about 2 miles east of the Spruce Road - he did not note the precise location. There is an interesting backstory of the spruce grouse roadkill that didn't happen, a refreshing change. As he was driving down the

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2022-02-27 Thread Steve Weston
df=dc2399ff9f=ffc8137c04> Read The Trumpeter Online <https://mrvac.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e4ad4b74fdcf106a53b7418df=c40d743738=ffc8137c04> Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservi

Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

2022-02-24 Thread Steve Wilson
com/watch?v=tgcxLm9NM7s> Steve From: Michael Koutnik Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:56 PM To: Steve Wilson Cc: MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu Subject: Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations Hi Steve, Was there supposed to be a link in your email? I don't see one. Thanks, Mike K

[mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

2022-02-23 Thread Steve Wilson
Bird vocalizations aren't a common topic on this site, but I'm posting a link to a recording I made that includes nice calls by a pair. What makes the video so compelling, though, is the context, which you'll understand if you read the caption under the video and then watch the video. I may be

[mou-net] MRVAC meeting Thursday 2/24: Chad Heins "Spiders in Minnesota"

2022-02-16 Thread Steve Weston
c04> Meeting ID: 841 1185 4786 Passcode: 988579 One tap mobile +13126266799,,84111854786#*988579# US (Chicago) *Copyright © 2022 by Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, All rights reserved.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guid

[mou-net] Karla Bleem at virtual MRVAC meeting this Thursday

2022-01-23 Thread Steve Weston
though the American Ornithological Council does not yet? And that all of this relates to owl vocalizations? Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls in Eden Prairie

2022-01-19 Thread Steve Slocum
I had 20-30 Common Redpolls cleaning out my feeders in The Preserve area of EP on Tuesday and today. On Wed, Jan 19, 2022, 12:25 PM Paul Worwa wrote: > We’ve had about a dozen Common Redpolls visiting our feeders today. First > of the year. > > Paul Worwa > Chanhassen > > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls in Anoka County

2022-01-19 Thread Steve Lewis
During Project Feederwatch counts in our yard in Eagan, we saw our first Common Redpoll on January 8, then 3 on January 15. Today, we have 8. Steve Lewis On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 12:30 PM Refsnider < 0a551ec6bb78-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Our first-of-season Common

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