[mou-net] Tropical Kingbird

2015-07-07 Thread Steve Weston
over and the bird was gone. I thought I heard its twitter, but after a while located an Eastern Kingbird twittering to the east. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Greater White-fronted Goose: Scott Co.

2015-06-20 Thread Steve Weston
I observed an adult Gr. White-fronted Goose by the New Prague settling ponds Friday afternoon. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] About the Metro

2015-06-18 Thread Steve Weston
plentiful and larger, sweeter, and tastier than I have ever seen. Well, every year they are tastier than I remember. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] MRVAC Field Trip on Sunday (June 14)

2015-06-10 Thread Steve Weston
that too! To bad spell-check doesn't check dates. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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 Prairie Birds field trip

2015-06-08 Thread Steve Weston
, Indigo Bunting, and Acadian Flycatcher. We found two Acadian Flycatchers on territory at Schaar's Bluff. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Birding apps for android phones

2015-06-01 Thread Steve Weston
to see if you have a valid license. To do that it needs to connect to the grid. As serious bird watchers can wander off the grid, the ap has failed me on several occasions when I had no bars. I have really missed it when I have gone far off the grid for a while. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake

[mou-net] MRVAC Picnic this Thursday

2015-06-01 Thread Steve Weston
yourself – take this opportunity to get acquainted at this mostly-social event Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Babies!

2015-05-24 Thread Steve Weston
. Hooded Merganser are not strongly maternal. The young will do well on their own. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Birding about

2015-05-24 Thread Steve Weston
I heard Swamp Sparrows, Marsh and Sedge Wrens, and Wood Cock. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Photos needed

2015-05-20 Thread Steve Weston
, though I doubt if anybody has gotten this) Spotted Sandpiper Chimney Swift (any, but pair in display flight or mating preferred) Yellow-headed Blackbird Bank Swallow (any, but pair kissing preferred) thanks, Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Steve Weston program at MRVAC this Thur sday

2015-05-19 Thread Steve Weston
*Special Presentation This Thursday, May 21* Birds in Love by Steve Weston, Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter I will be talking about Bird Behavior drawn from my years of observing birds and trying to figure out what is going on. I will be talking about courting, mating, nesting

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2015-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
the middle of a quiet residential street in Blaine. This was at dusk. Wood ducks lead their young to water in the morning. I can not remember noticing Mallards this late in the day. As yet, no babies on Quigley. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Warbler Weekend this Saturday

2015-05-06 Thread Steve Weston
bird hike and all are invited. Bring a lunch and you can join us for the afternoon hike. No reservations will be taken and if you have questions, come and ask me. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Salt Lake festival Say's Phoebe

2015-05-05 Thread Steve Weston
I have been requested to post a photo documenting the Say's Phoebe that was seen at Miller Lake during the Salt Lake festival on 4/25. Can anyone send me a photo? Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Bass Ponds

2015-05-05 Thread Steve Weston
majority were Lesser Yellowlegs. In addition there was at least one Baltimore Oriole, and a good number of warblers, mostly Yellow-rumps, but also Yellow and possibly Blackburnian and Black and White. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] About the Metro

2015-05-04 Thread Steve Weston
Leopard Frog. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Birding about the Metro

2015-05-01 Thread Steve Weston
. I have not heard that any of my neighbors have seen it. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Mockingbirds in Goodhue Co.

2015-04-28 Thread Steve Weston
I have seen photos of one of a pair of Mockingbirds being seen on private land in Goodhue Co. Hopefully, we will get permission to view the birds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Salt Lake Birding Festival

2015-04-27 Thread Steve Weston
of Swainson's Hawks, a very cooperative female light morph and a more wary dark morph, presumed a male. There were many other good finds, some lifers, and good company. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Tufted Titmice

2015-04-23 Thread Steve Weston
. Also, seen around the house has been a single Hermit Thrush for the last three days. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] MRVAC Newsletter

2015-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
The May/June issue of the Trumpeter newsletter of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) is available now at http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-May-Jun.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] John Moriarty to speak at MRVAC this Thursday

2015-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
and go 2 blocks. Center will be on your right. Also accessible via the Hiawatha Light Rail line; exit at the American Blvd. stop *All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Birding About the Metro

2015-04-19 Thread Steve Weston
on rodents and gophers. I also saw a dirt pile that suggested a badger is probably also enjoying the habitat. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] About the Metro - Tufted Titmouse at Quigley Lake

2015-04-12 Thread Steve Weston
as they the sing for only a few days. This year I found them abundant and widespread, perhaps more-so than just about any other year. I always also listen for night singing birds, but this time I heard none, which is not unusual for this time of the season. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

Re: [mou-net] [Mnbird] Interesting vulture activity--Plymouth MN

2015-04-08 Thread Steve Weston
Vultures have an appetite for rubber. It is a major problem in the Everglades, but mostly with the Black Vultures. Many people cover there cars down there. I suppose Turkey Vultures may have picked up the taste. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net On Wed, Apr 8, 2015

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2015-03-31 Thread Steve Weston
pulled out his Swarovski's. He had to have them repaired a few years ago, when he left them in his truck with a young dog. They fixed the binoculars at no cost and sent him a chew toy for the dog. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Laura Erickson at MRVAC this Thursday

2015-03-23 Thread Steve Weston
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[mou-net] Stan Tekiela speaking at MRVAC meeting on Thursday

2015-02-24 Thread Steve Weston
program is limited and a near capacity crowd will be expected. There is a possibility of people being turned away. All of our meetings are free and open to the public. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

Re: [mou-net] Golden-crowned Kinglet in Norther St. Louis Co.

2015-01-29 Thread Steve Weston
Golden-crowned Kinglets were widely seen in small numbers during Christmas Bird Counts in northern Minnesota with reports in Baudette, Beltrami Island, Itasca State Park, Isabella, Bemidji,and Hibbing count circles according to incomplete reports. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] more on the Christmas Bird Counts

2015-01-05 Thread Steve Weston
the count circle and a two Purple Finches and a large flock of Pine Siskins south of the Pioneer camp area near the dam south of Wabasha. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] more on Christmas Bird Counts

2015-01-04 Thread Steve Weston
. This year we clearly had a responsive calling Townsend's Solitaire along the Zumbrota River. It may not be included in the totals as it never came in for a visual. We may have had a second one earlier, but it only responded with a few distant single calls. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN

[mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

2014-12-29 Thread Steve Weston
easily see the bright white eyebrow of an immature Goshawk. I even got a digi-scope picture with my phone that would win no prizes, but was clear enough to ID the bird. more later. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse: Anoka Co.

2014-12-15 Thread Steve Weston
east on Viking Blvd., take first right south on Greenbrook Drive to 183rd Avenue. Road curves becoming Lakeview Point Drive. The bird was right there before mentioned house. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

2014-12-11 Thread Steve Weston
the results of the count. To find a count to join, go to http://moumn.org/CBC/index.php . If you click on any count off of the map or calendar you will be able to find when it is being conducted and who to contact for more information and to join. Any questions, do hesitate to contact me. Steve Weston

[mou-net] Rough Legged Hawk - Ramsay Co

2014-11-20 Thread Steve Weston
I am pretty sure that I found a dark morph Rough-legged Hawk on the NE corner of the I-694 I-35W cloverleaf Thursday afternoon at 3 pm. It was not in a place that afforded the luxury of a binocular viewing. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] MRVAC Auction Tomorrow

2014-11-19 Thread Steve Weston
Treasures, undescribable items seeking a new master, mouth-watering delicables from master bakers, other edibles from simple treats, jams, and jellies, to catered meals, lessons from masters (including playing claw-hammer style) Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net

[mou-net] MRVAC Auction Nov 20th

2014-11-12 Thread Steve Weston
to deliver them between 5:30 and 6:15 pm.so people can preview your items before the bidding start Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Rufous Hummingbird

2014-11-01 Thread Steve Weston
for me to get a warmed feeder out. I got great views, but the female Rufous and Allen's are too similar to easily seperate. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-10-28 Thread Steve Weston
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[mou-net] Jan Dunlap program at MRVAC

2014-10-19 Thread Steve Weston
left and go 2 blocks. The Center will be on your right. Enter through the staff entrance in the middle of the building. *You are invited to join us. All of our meetings are free and open to the public.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2014-10-05 Thread Steve Weston
a Hooded Merganser checking out one of wood duck houses, perhaps planning for next spring. We have had Mergansers and Wood Ducks all summer hanging around. Two Mergansers were nest mates that were released by WRC in late July. They continue, I believe, to hang around and are now full grown. Steve

[mou-net] MRVAC meeting: Chet Meyers Red-heated Woodpeckers: Past, present, and future.

2014-09-22 Thread Steve Weston
entrance in the middle of the building. Meetings are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, but not expected to be a problem. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2014-09-17 Thread Steve Weston
that sometimes do not last long enough to see the young fledge. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-08-29 Thread Steve Weston
The September/October issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter is now available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-Sep-Oct.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Birding About the Metro

2014-08-27 Thread Steve Weston
Fritillary. We also found a brillant Ruby Meadowhawk dragonfly. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Warbler migration

2014-08-20 Thread Steve Weston
no mind. I shut off the lights. Warblers migrate at night and obviously this one was on its way south. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] About the Metro

2014-08-19 Thread Steve Weston
with a white band around its abdomen. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Bird Hike near Redwing this Sunday

2014-08-13 Thread Steve Weston
to a second location after lunch. If you are late, just follow the trail and you will find us. Target birds include: cuckoos, Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, early migratants, and other deep woods birds. Expect mosquitos. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] Bird Hike on Sunday (8/24) with corrections

2014-08-13 Thread Steve Weston
migratants, and other deep woods birds. Expect mosquitos. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Birding About

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Weston
years we have lived here. I have given them to her before, but it is amazing how a little promotion and whip cream will stimulate the taste buds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-07-08 Thread Steve Weston
The July/August Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter's Trumpeter Newsletter now available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-Jul-Aug.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Birding About

2014-07-04 Thread Steve Weston
the nest. On the other hand, if I had not been there, the one may have never made it out. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Birding about the Metro

2014-06-17 Thread Steve Weston
or five broods out there, but several of the nest sites are underwater. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Field Trip cancelled

2014-06-14 Thread Steve Weston
week. Sorry about the late notice. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Cannon River Bottoms field trip this Sunday

2014-06-11 Thread Steve Weston
(at the bottom, not the top of the hill). Take the right fork (Collischan Road). In about two miles you will pass two houses and can take a left to the trail head. No reservations are needed or expected. Just show up. Call, if you have any questions. 612/978/3993. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan

[mou-net] About the Metro

2014-06-07 Thread Steve Weston
it. Also, in lake I saw a couple of hatchling painted turtles. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Field Trip: Dakota Co. Prairie Birds - This Sunday

2014-06-03 Thread Steve Weston
. No reservations needed. Directions to Schaar’s Bluff here - http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/SpringLake/Pages/default.aspx Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] About the Metro

2014-05-30 Thread Steve Weston
, and Canada Goose broods have been two to four babies. Usually it is at least eight to twelve and often more. I saw my first Mourning Dove fledgling yesterday. Interestingly, it was by itself, which I rarely see. I doubt that it will survive the summer. It seemed way to unwary. Steve Weston

[mou-net] Night Sounds

2014-05-29 Thread Steve Weston
downstream for what might have been a mile before fading away. More stunning was the Snipe that winnowed directly overhead northwest of Frontenac Lake. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] About the Metro

2014-05-23 Thread Steve Weston
, the toads will be completely drowned out. But, now you can count the singing treefrogs and hear the toads in the gaps in the song. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Carrol Henderson will be at MRVAC this Thursday

2014-05-20 Thread Steve Weston
*: Accessible by METRO Blue line (Hiawatha light rail), The Visitor Center is a couple of blocks east of the American Blvd. stop. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] More About the Metro

2014-05-15 Thread Steve Weston
apart. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] About the Metro

2014-05-14 Thread Steve Weston
believe there may be a considerable difference in the migration timing of Willows and Alders with the Willows migrating quietly early and the Alders migrating late singing. This is just from personal experience. I should check the MOU records. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] Whip-poor-will in Dakota County

2014-05-13 Thread Steve Weston
A friend of mine, who I believe is still living in Lakeville, was surprised to hear a Whip-poor-will calling this morning at about dawn. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Warblers more at Hok-si-la and Frontenac

2014-05-12 Thread Steve Weston
hungry and lonely fawn. We also watched as female Cooper's Hawk caught lunch in the pines (perhaps one of the pine warblers). No one swam to Sand Point. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Grebes at 180th Street Marsh

2014-05-10 Thread Steve Weston
of grebes: Pied-billed, Red-necked, Horned, and Eared! Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] MRVAC field trip this Saturday

2014-05-09 Thread Steve Weston
. The trails are easy for walking. And, we should be easy to find if you are late. It should be a good trip with a good variety of birds. Bring your lunch. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Warblers in Eagan

2014-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
and found that I had caught a Pygmy Shrew. I had caught Short-tailed Shrews before, but this is the first time I had ever seen a Pygmy Shrew. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] More arrivals

2014-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
A friend of my who lives down near Redwing called all excited about the arrival today of both Orchard Orioles and Hummingbirds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Say's Phoebe - Big Stone County

2014-05-03 Thread Steve Weston
. Interestingly, while this range in plumage is not indicated in either the Sibley or National Geographic field guides that I have, it reminds me of the pair that nested in northwestern Yellow Medicine County a few years ago. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net On Mon

[mou-net] Say's Phoebe - Lac qui Parle Co.

2014-04-27 Thread Steve Weston
On Saturday at noon during the Salt Lake Festival one of the groups found a Say's Phoebe at the irrigation equipment a few hundred yards north of Hwy 212 near mile marker 4. Attempts later that day and on Sunday were unsuccessful in refinding the Phoebe. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal not found

2014-04-27 Thread Steve Weston
Returning from Salt Lake today at about 5 pm, we found Blue Wing Teal at the ponds near Stewart, but no Cinnamon Teal. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-04-27 Thread Steve Weston
The May/June issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) is available now on-line at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-May-Jun.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Snowy Owl - Swift Co.

2014-04-22 Thread Steve Weston
Donna Oglesby of Hancock, MN reported finding and photographing a Snowy Owl perched on an electric line this morning 4/22/2014 in Swift Co- 2 miles west of Holloway, MN along HWY 59 and 60th ST NW. I haven't seen any other reports of Snowy Owls still around. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake

[mou-net] Crystal Boyd to speak at MRVAC this Thursday

2014-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
right. *Public Transit: *Accessible by Hiawatha Light Rail line, The Visitor Center is a couple of blocks from the American Blvd. stop. *Our meetings are free and open to everyone. *No reservations are needed. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Birding at the Hastings Festival on Saturday

2014-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
Warbles: 2 species - Black White and Yellow-rumped Phoebe - only flycatcher Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Night marshes in Goodhue Co.

2014-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
the only night birds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Luring Owls Legislation

2014-04-15 Thread Steve Weston
they are seeing around their house. I am planning on writing him a letter about this legislation. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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 Co. Birds

2014-04-12 Thread Steve Weston
of waterfowl and 6 shorebirds. First of the Year birds included Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, both Kinglets, and an Osprey. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] White-winged Scoter others

2014-04-09 Thread Steve Weston
Sparrow. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Spring Birds mammals

2014-04-08 Thread Steve Weston
had a very cooperative visit from an adult female Cooper's Hawk who sat in a tree in the yard allowing a careful observation, before demonstrating her speedy flight. I still have yet to see or to hear a Song Sparrow. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join

[mou-net] Spring Birds

2014-04-01 Thread Steve Weston
locations, large flocks of Juncos everywhere, and a Fox Sparrow near Acacia Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Spring Birds

2014-03-30 Thread Steve Weston
For the last four days our suet has been visited by a Flicker. This morning we had a Fox Sparrow and Juncos under the feeders. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Spring Migration

2014-03-27 Thread Steve Weston
drive through yielded. I also found a couple of Pelicans that probably overwintered. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Laura Erickson to speak at MRVAC meeting on Thursday

2014-03-25 Thread Steve Weston
may not be able to admit all.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Correction to location of GHO nest

2014-03-16 Thread Steve Weston
. It looks like it is in an old crow's nest. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] Eden Prairie raptors

2014-03-15 Thread Steve Weston
. For the photographers: this nest is not viewable except from the highway. And, not safely viewable at less than the speed limit. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Did anyone see the Snowy Owls around Vermillion? Ramsey?

2014-03-01 Thread Steve Weston
I did drive by Hogan 180th St northeast of Vermillion today at about 4:30. And, I did not see the owl. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Nadav realaqu...@yahoo.com wrote: Thank you Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Laura Erickson speaking at MRVAC tomorrow

2014-02-26 Thread Steve Weston
, The Visitor Center is a couple of blocks from the American Blvd. stop. *All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, but it with this cold weather no problems are anticipated.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] No Laura Erickson at MRVAC.

2014-02-26 Thread Steve Weston
Opps. What month is this? Laura Erickson will be speaking at MRVAC next month. And, seating probably will be a problem then. This month's program will be on Grasshopper Sparrow's in Decline. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Correction: Lisa Harn speaking at MRVAC tomorrow

2014-02-26 Thread Steve Weston
. *Public Transit: *Accessible by Hiawatha Light Rail line, The Visitor Center is a couple of blocks from the American Blvd. stop. *All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, but will not be a problem tomorrow.* Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-02-21 Thread Steve Weston
The March/April edition of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) Trumpeter Newsletter is now available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-Mar-Apr.pdfhttp://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-Mar-Apr.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] Trumpeter Swan - Wright County

2014-01-24 Thread Steve Weston
was alone and on a completely frozen lake. I could not ascertain if it was in stress and did not have time to further investigate. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Stan Tekiela at MRVAC Thursday

2014-01-22 Thread Steve Weston
. This meeting is free and open to all, but seating is limited, although it will be warm. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net 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] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2014-01-05 Thread Steve Weston
The January/February issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter's Trumpeter newsletter is now available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-Jan-Feb.pdfhttp://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-Jan-Feb.pdf Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] Wabasha CBC

2014-01-05 Thread Steve Weston
, but wondered what we missed. How much earlier did the flight begin? We could only see an area one hundred yards on both sides of the road. How wide was the flock? And, was it thicker at another location? Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Redwing CBC

2013-12-30 Thread Steve Weston
missing. We did find at feeders one White-throated Sparrow and a surprising first count Eastern Towhee (carefully ID'd as Eastern). Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Snowy Owl - Dakota Co.

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Weston
outside of Vermillion). Also reported was a Long-tailed Duck at Prescott, a Greater Scaup, a Bluebird, and a White-crowned Sparrow. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Cedar Creek Bog CBC

2013-12-26 Thread Steve Weston
. The second most common bird missed was the Ruffed Grouse, found previously in 76% of counts, again indicative of reports that their numbers are low around the state. Thanks to the volunteers who braved the cold to enjoy the birds. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net

[mou-net] Owls in Sax Zim

2013-12-25 Thread Steve Weston
obliterated any tracks, Interesting reports from the Floodwood area that I heard about included: A moose on CR 8 east of Floodwood last summer. A cougar near Cromwell in October out in the bogs. Lots of Bobcats (or Lynx) and wolves in the area. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

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