[mou-net] Correction - OCWA

Thanks to Jesse for suggesting I may have mistaken an orange-crowned for Tennessee. He is spot on. The bird had distinct yellow undertail coverts - yellow white yellow pattern. Spring brain reboot is still underway  Still surprised to see it on suet. Off to Google * Tami in Afton

[mou-net] FOR Tennessee - Afton

and pine eating suet. Should be a great bird weekend - maybe even hummingbirds! I wish you all a fun weekend. * Tami in Afton Tami Vogel Executive Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> FB/IG/Twitter@WRCMN Thank you for do

Re: [mou-net] Loons and Pine Siskins

That would be amazing to see. Thanks for sharing, Steve. I saw a raft of thousand+ years ago off a cliff overlooking Lake Superior in the UP. That image is still with me today. It’s fascinating how they know how to do this. Siskins started showing up here a week ago, but on Wednesday they

[mou-net] Finch Forecast

Here is the winter finch forecast. I’ve had my typical number of purple finches, no siskins yet. https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2023-2024 - Tami in Afton General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives:

[mou-net] FOY Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Afton

So wonderful to have these gorgeous birds back. Two males taking turns at one of my window feeders. Haven't seen orioles yet. - Tami in Afton General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] Afton Birds

Arrived home from work on Friday to a gorgeous male RB grosbeak at my feeders. A second male joined him late yesterday. I spent Saturday morning lazy birding from my east stoop w coffee and a crossword. First bird I saw was a golden-winged warbler, lol. Other FOY yard birds this weekend

Re: [mou-net] Washington County this morning

Just a bit south of you in Afton, we have horned larks lining the fields alongside the roads. First flocks showed up almost two weeks ago, but now there are many more. I love watching their graceful flight as they lift off from the exposed gravel edge as you approach. They're almost impossible

[mou-net] Finch Forecast

In case this hasn't been shared, here is the winter finch forecast. Looks to be a good year. https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2022 Along these lines, we banded our first purple finches of the season 8 days ago. Haven't seen any at my feeders yet, but we had our first

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

First, how fun to have Eurasian Tree Sparrows in your yard - I can't imagine your excitement when you realized what you were seeing. Quite the new "yard bird" to add  Re. redpolls, they've always eaten peanut suet at our house and cabin - both from feeders and scattered on ground. (we finely

[mou-net] HPAI and WRC Admissions

If you'd like more information or want to share our public statement, it's on our website www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> I'm happy to answer your questions off-channel via email. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota ww

Re: [mou-net] First Flocks of Common Goldeneyes, Upper MN River Valley

And horned larks have returned! Spotted them a week ago in Lakeville by the airport and a few days ago they showed up here in Afton. Red-bellied woodpeckers are drumming. Nice to see signs of spring. - Tami in Afton From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Jason

Re: [mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area

We have them year-round in Afton, they nest on our property. On a fun note, the young ones are some of the friendliest fledgling birds I've ever seen. Readily perch on me if I'm filling feeders. I've had to literally brush them off our suet logs so I can refill the logs. Lasts about a week,

[mou-net] Bluebird Winter Mortality

wIFaQ=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM=5gIOkmnQ1nLB2gWkMnpF7Q=uz8wI4XS_wspkq0nO7gP1ACOpnkkViK0Lzpgs5q1BCE=7hR9boqdIf1Y0TTnQl8AxoEYkz-yorlZOitCrLSqsww= During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. Regards, Tami V

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

I was interested in your tree sparrow sighting, Ron. This is the first year in my 19-year phenology that I have tree sparrows and chipping sparrows overlapping at my house. We still had tree sparrows outside my office window (Rosveille) last weekend. (they've been gone from my house for

Re: [mou-net] Injured swan

and wish it was a better outcome. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook/WRCMN Twitter/IG  @WRCMN -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of John Petroskas Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:43

Re: [mou-net] Bird Locator

to the original email and only grab the initial link to the end of birds/ Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook/WRCMN Twitter/IG  @WRCMN -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Tami Vogel Sent

Re: [mou-net] Bird Locator

Hi Everyone, Our spam filter at work added a bunch of crap to the end of Michael's web page. Here is a clean copy: https://www.michaelfogleman.com/birds/ Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook/WRCMN Twitter/IG

[mou-net] Bird Locator

Thought I'd share this amazing reference tool created by a birder in North Carolina, Michael Fogleman. It works w/any zip code. Just amazing the skills that people contribute to the birding community at large. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

Brian, thank you for letting me know this was only addressed to you. Sharing with everyone as originally intended: Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> www.facebook/WRCMN<http://www.facebook/WRCMN

Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

Park Point is up in Duluth - just over the Lift Bridge. It consistently has great birding - different loon species are often seen there in the waters on either side and in the park grounds you honestly never know what you'll find. Definitely would recommend adding to your list for a great day

[mou-net] Siskin Irruption Maps

Pretty interesting: https://finchnetwork.org/irruption-alert-pine-siskin - Tami in Afton 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

[mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

Here is Tyler Hoar's winter finch forecast. He mentions that he has started a nonprofit dedicated to finch research and conservation: Finch Research Network. https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2020 Of note, we had purple finches weeks earlier than normal this year in Afton (I

[mou-net] Long-tailed Jaeger

I've decided to throw the dogs in the car and make the trip over to see the jaeger. It'll complete my jaeger trifecta  Would hugely appreciate a note/text if the bird leaves before 4pm (earliest I'll arrive). My cell is 612-916-6123. Many thanks in advance. - Tami in Afton Join or

Re: [mou-net] Purpose of this listserv?

I also rely on MOU and not socmedia. Many thanks to all the members who have been so helpful over the years. - Tami in Afton From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Dale Trexel Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:17:26 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re:

[mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

Wasn't sure if you all had heard. Twenty-one years of doing these reports. What a wonderful service. I wonder if someone else will step in. - Tami in Afton --- Forwarded message - From: Ron Pittaway mailto:jeani...@sympatico.ca>> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 7:46 PM Subject:

Re: [mou-net] Empire Township Tundra Swans

We had a flock of 50-60 fly over our house Monday evening. So wonderful to see these flocks of birds continuing their migration as they have for thousands of years. Robins have been singing every morning and evening since last Friday. A most welcome sound. Happy (safe) birding! - Tami in

Re: [mou-net] [Mnbird] IMG_1879.jpg Wayzata, Hennepin County

Red/orange feet would probably be a mourning dove. Feathers look like they support that. We always laugh when we say our bird feeders are truly "bird" feeders since the hawks frequently come to dine on the diners. Always fascinating to see nature at work. - Tami in Afton

Re: [mou-net] belated reports: Sabine’s Gull, Lark Bunting (North Shore)

I really appreciate these email reports since I'm not personally on social media very much. Thank you for sending them! - Tami in Afton From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Alyssa DeRubeis Sent: Saturday, October 5, 2019 1:04 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County lone Hooded Merganser duckling

, Steve! Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> Follow us on IG and Twitter @WRCMN www.facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.facebook.com/WRCMN> From: Minnesota Birds on beha

[mou-net] 1st Pine Warblers - Afton

Two pine warblers showed up at our suet feeders today. One is just a brilliant yellow. So fun to have them around. - Tami in Afton 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] Common Redpolls - Anoka County

We had our first pair of the winter appear today, too! Apparently they're on their way back north. Nice to finally see them in the yard. - Tami in Afton Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> Fol

[mou-net] Pt Douglas Park Fees

Catching up on my county/town reading tonight and noticed Washington County is charging for parking at Pt Douglas park starting May 1: $7/day or an annual pass for $30. Couldn't find an online article but the park page does cite the May 1st fee rollout:

Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

Ours are back singing loudly under my bedroom window and they even evicted my Great-crested Flycatcher out of her nestbox :-( Hope you're doing well, Jim! Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook/WRCMN Twitter/IG

Re: [mou-net] Snipe? downtown MPLS

. We've admitted 8 in the last 3 days. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook/WRCMN Twitter/IG  @WRCMN -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU> On Behalf Of Tim Wahl Sent: Wednesday, A

Re: [mou-net] Tufted Duck (Goodhue Co.)

Here are the USFWS regs that outline the different approved ways of marking "domestic" waterfowl and the associated record-keeping. http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-9.pdf My experience, through WRC, is many, many people dump their waterfowl after raising the birds and they don't follow the regs

Re: [mou-net] MSP airport snowy owl

FYI - I just had a client email asking about whether we take deceased owl reports. There's a dead Snowy on southbound Cedar Ave, left shoulder along the exit lane for 494E. Assuming it's one of the MSP owls... Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

[mou-net] Great Crested Flycatcher Knowledge

Has anyone had experience w these in nest boxes? Specifically, I'm wondering if I can put a hanging wren guard up that will block sight of the hole, once they've bonded w the box. I've had success with chickadees and bluebirds but haven't tried it w the flycatchers. We lost a nest to a wren

Re: [mou-net] FOY redpolls, Afton

And, our wintering Fox Sparrow is here (if it's the same bird this will be year three). Showed up last weekend. Moves with the juncos. Have a wonderful weekend and Christmas! - Tami in Afton On Dec 23, 2016 10:39 AM, Tami Vogel <tvo...@wrcmn.org> wrote: Mom, visiting from Florida, s

[mou-net] FOY redpolls, Afton

Mom, visiting from Florida, spotted the first redpolls of the season at our feeders this morning! - Tami in Afton 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] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co.

Craigslist. Hopefully the owner is located and if not a good new home can be found. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN> Twitter and Instag

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

Forgive me for my bluntness, but this is exactly what a teaching opportunity is - to teach children that things in nature should be left alone, to observe but don't touch. And what a wonderful story it has at the end when they get to see the goslings hatch. There are so many ways to bring the

Re: [mou-net] Pigeon

on the phone. 651-486-9453. We're open until 6pm today. Note that because the bird is domestic and has an owner, plus due to increased biosecurity, we cannot accept the bird. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.

Re: [mou-net] Eastern Whipoorwill--- Mcleod County

We had one singing away this morning around 3:45am. First time in 4 years we've had one. Such a fantastic sound to be woken by. Redstarts showed up today, too. - Tami in Afton Drew Smith drew...@aol.com wrote: I'm posting this for Tammy and Roger Field in Hutchinson. They are reporting an

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Lackluster fall migration?

It seems like it has been an odd fall migration, at least here in The Cities. I spent nearly 3 weeks camping up off the Arrowhead and the migrants there were fabulous. Large flocks of birds moving through in the waves I've become accustomed to up there. One fun new thing that I learned is Palm

[mou-net] Purple Martin Recovery

We have a Purple Martin recovery from a study using red bands (in addition to the federal band). Please contact me off list if it's your study. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook.com/WRCMN Twitter: @WRCMN

[mou-net] Martin Question Answered

Thanks everyone for the help w/the Purple Martin. We're all set. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org www.facebook.com/WRCMN Twitter: @WRCMN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins

the feeders in Dundas and wondering: Will they fly back to traditional breeding territory for 2nd brood? I wouldn't think they'd raise a 2nd brood here... Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota Alan Stankevitz a...@iwishicouldfly.com wrote: Very