[mou-net] Veterans Park-Richfield

Northern Oriole, Warbling Vireo, Palm Warbler, Ovenbird(heard only) and Sora. Generally fairly quiet though. Kurt Ramsey 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] Rusty Blackbird

I imagine the Rusty Blackbird in the Showcase hasn¹t quite worn off a few of its rusty fringe feathers-I¹ve seen Red-wings also with rusty tips. Other birds (English Sparrows for instance) achieve their black bibs as the white fringes abrade exposing them. Others will know more than I but that w

[mou-net] Merlin

Saw a Merlin zip by along Prospect Blvd. in West St. Paul today. Usually I see a few of these through the winter months, but this is the first one I¹ve seen since last fall. Otherwise, this seems like a rather poor excuse for a migration. Very few birds, very few species. Join or Leave mou

Re: [mou-net] Behavior around roosting owls

I'm so tired of this. It happens again and again and every time we're told it's just a rogue individual and we should all keep posting all our sightings. Obviously its a really big problem. Birders say they love birds but really they just love seeing them. They love them like a philanderer love

[mou-net] Bluebirds

Observed a pair of bluebirds at Fort Snelling State Park at the roadside before one reaches the parking lots and visitor center/gift shop at the road terminus. I notice there are some nest boxes a little further from the road so presumably these birds are claiming territory. Kurt Join or L

[mou-net] Owls and Creepers and Zombies (oh my)

My friend Dave called me at 9:00 pm on Tuesday and demanded we look for the winter carnival medallion. Said he knew where it was. Didn¹t find it although I believe we walked past it a few times. While waiting for the final clue in Tony Schmidt park, we heard a Barred Owl calling though. Highlight

[mou-net] Correction

Sorry. I meant ³Randolph² Industrial Park. Kurt 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] Late Dickcissel

Late Dickcissel at Ramsey Industrial Park this morning. Also flocks of Snow Buntings swirling about the ponds. Kurt 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] My last reply.

I guess this is one of those things that each individual will have to wrestle with. One of the problems I see with habituating owls is that they than become vulnerable. I'm sure everyone has seen road signs riddled with buckshot- the result of boredom and a gun I imagine. So imagine now a curi

[mou-net] WSJ Editorial

Interesting editorial in today¹s Wall Street Journal regarding differences in the treatment of bird mortality incidental to the Oil and Gas industry as opposed to the Wind Energy industry. KURT Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.

Re: [mou-net] Random thoughts regarding the showcase section of MOU.

I surmise that the individual who posted multiple images on the showcase was simply very excited to get these images and missed the fine print so to speak. I hope that he will continue to submit photos. The more people we have that are excited about birds and the MOU the better for all of us. Kur

[mou-net] Sherburne

Stopped by Sherburne refuge on the way back from a family gathering.( The light is horrible in the late afternoon on the auto route. Best go in the morning. ) That said, I did find two Gallinules paddling about at the water control turnout (mile 2.5?). Later drove to the sight reported by Betsy

[mou-net] 180th St.

A drive along 180th St. in Dakota County turned up a pair of Lark Sparrows, Gray Partridge (a single bird in the road) and ³the² Loggerhead Shrike. As I watched the latter fly from its perch on a power line, over cropland, to land on an irrigation rig, I am left to wonder : If this represents suit

[mou-net] Hooded warbler

A few Hooded Warblers this morning at Murphy Hanrehan along trail 15. Calling only intermittently. Kurt 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] Connecticut Warbler

Saw (and heard) a Connecticut Warbler this morning at the Old Cedar Ave. Bridge in Hennepin Cty. It was in the shrubbery about 50 yards from the bridge and near the water. (Left side of the bridge as you approach it). Kurt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] Red-tailed Hawk

Saw the Red-tailed Hawk on its nest at the SW corner of W. Isabel and Winslow in St. Paul (in the White Pine). This is at least the third year it has nested here. Kurt 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] Cardinal

Found a cardinal on a nest with two eggs today in St. Paul. 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] Question

My wife and daughter want to go to San Diego over spring break (mid March). I have no particular interest in San Diego but might be persuaded if there are birds to be seen. Anybody know that area? Thanks. Kurt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: h

[mou-net] Merlin

Another day another Merlin. Possibly the same bird I saw a week or so ago. Today it took a sparrow from among the many that frequent the feed thrown out for them at the office building on the Northwest corner of Plato and Wabasha in St. Paul. Kurt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/

[mou-net] Merlin

Saw a Merlin (a very vocal Merlin) in St. Paul at the corner of west Congress and Stryker this afternoon. Kurt 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] Unusual locations

Yard: Red-Headed Woodpecker in my yard in St. Paul 2 years ago. The first one I've seen in about 10 years and the last place I'd expect one. Cerulean Warblers in the backyard of my father's cabin in Stearns County growing up. They returned each summer for years. Parking lot: Peregrines every on

[mou-net] Showcase gulls

I appreciate the winter gull photos that have appeared in the MOU showcase, in particular the accompanying tutorials which explain why it is considered what it is. I don¹t get a chance to view many gulls and find these to be helpful. I once bought a book on gull identification. I made it to page

[mou-net] Longspur mea culpa

I apologize for inadequacies regarding my previous post. The longspurs were seen at the MSP international airport. They were at the north end of the airport where 28th ave S ends in a T foraging along the roadside to the west of the T. They were seen early in the morning of the 1st. Apparentl

[mou-net] Longspurs

Flock of about 15 Lapland Longspurs at the north end of the airport. Nothing else of note. Conditions less than ideal with gusty winds and poor visibility. Kurt 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] Grackles

My brother reported a number of grackles at his feeders this winter in Avon also. This fall while driving north on I94 early one morning I witnessed a flight of blackbirds of some ilk crossing in front of me. They flew probably 30 abreast in a ribbon that snaked as far as the eye could see. I¹ve

[mou-net] Flicker

I saw a Northern Flicker feeding on hackberries today. Haven¹t seen that before. Kurt 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] You say potato

After looking at the many jaeger photos being posted, it seems to me that one person¹s pomarine is another person¹s parasitic. What am I missing? Has Mr. Eckert had a ³second look²? The photos are wonderful in any event. Thanks, Kurt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?

[mou-net] Rant

I am a conservative, my wife is a liberal. Her friends always ask ³How does that work?² Usually it does. She doesn¹t let me listen to Rush Limbaugh, I don¹t let her listen to Garrison Keillor. The thing that really strains a marriage are cats. She is pro cat(and so we have three). I hate them!!

Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

I don't think the two are mutually exclusive. I would guess that indeed most birders would oppose a crane hunt and- would like a public process to express their opinion as well as to ask questions regarding the hunt. As residents and tax payers, I believe they are entitled to expect as much. In mu

[mou-net] Sandhill cranes

I just read today that there will be a hunting season for Sandhill Cranes in Minnesota this year. Guess I missed the public comment period. Kurt 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] Nighthawk

I took a photo today of a nighthawk that is incubating eggs on the roof of a building in St. Paul. I tried to send this as an attachment but it didn¹t work, which is rather frustrating. The weather forecast is rather ominous and the roof in question appears to have drainage problems so I am rathe

[mou-net] Henslow's?

While birding Murphy-Hanrahan this morning I heard what sounded like a Henslow¹s sparrow calling from the edge of the little cattail marsh across the road from the parking lot. I tried several times but for the life of me could not locate the thing. It would stop calling as I approached. I shoul

[mou-net] Random

Spent spring break in Florida visiting in-laws. With children to raise I have to rely on the birds finding me as opposed to the usual method of birding. Went to see the Twins at Fort Meyers. At least two pair of Osprey nesting on light towers adjacent to the main field. Saw a Swalow-tailed Kite

[mou-net] Sandhill crane

Saw and heard a lone sandhill crane which flew over St. Paul (Bidwell and Elizabeth St) while I did my mail route. 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] Birds

Red Crossbill, Evening Grosbeak, Solitary Sandpiper all at or near YMCA Camp DuNord July 10-08. --- Get FREE High Speed Internet from USFamily.Net! -- http://www.usfamily.net/mkt-freepromo.html ---