Re: [mou-net] Hummingbird Numbers

I don’t know when your bluebird started laying but it’s at least possible that she hasn’t finished laying them - the bluebirds nesting in the boxes that I monitor in a state park usually don’t start incubating until the female’s laid five eggs. Purely anecdotal observation on my part. Tom

Re: [mou-net] Ruby Throated Population

One of the profound threats to Monarchs is the decline of their wintering forest. It's not just logging but also climate change. I'm planting milkweeds, anyway. Tom Gilde On Fri, 19 Jul, 2024 at 2:41 PM, Jeanne Baumann wrote: To: mou-net@lists.umn.edu I've seen one single monarch

[mou-net] Shorebirds

degradation alone explains this. Thanks for any insights. Tom Gilde 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] RN Phalarope, Wash. Co., Old Hudson Rd

The pond from which this Phalarope has been reported looks like it is private property. Are people asking the farmer for permission or is there some sort of public access? Thanks, Tom Gilde General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Shore birds, upcoming weekend

gratefully accepted and considered. Thanks, Tom Gilde 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] New Zealand

, Tom Gilde 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.

Re: [mou-net] Big Crow Roosts?

I’ve noticed that there seems to be a large roost around the bus garage east of Hiawatha and north of Lake Street. Tom GILDE > On Jan 6, 2023, at 11:23 AM, Sean M Peterson > <348a41542fc5-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > General information and guidelines for

[mou-net] Eagles

It was great to see a fledge and parent Bald Eagle this morning along the Mississippi this morning after a spring of flu. In the perfect world of my imagination they would be awaiting the return of the other parent who had gone fishin’. Tom Gilde General information and guidelines

Re: [mou-net] Battle Creek East

From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Tom G > <2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> > Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2022 12:11 > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: [mou-net] Battle Creek East > > Does anyone know the status of development plans for the adjoining >

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

Thanks! I couldn’t find the falcons or their nesting box yesterday by the Ford Dam but I did see one mature Bald Eagle buzzing a group of cormorants just below the dam. Tom > On Jul 23, 2022, at 7:30 AM, linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > I'm happy to

[mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

Subjectively, I am not seeing the familiar eagles and osprey in SW St. Paul and Lilydale. I’m wondering whether anyone has, or can point me to, objective data about the impact of avian flu on our local raptors. I miss them. Tom Gilde General information and guidelines for posting: https

[mou-net] St. Paul raptors

adult eagles perched next to the new nest on the west end of Pickerel Lake. So, in an oval no more than a mile long there might be as many as five active nests. Or not. At least it’s a bit heartening in this flu year. Tom Gilde General information and guidelines for posting: https

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

On a related note, I just read that three of the Nokomis owls have died. This was published on Neighbors Inc. but I think that the report is from the Raptor Center. I have not confirmed that. Tom > On Apr 15, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Steve Weston wrote: > thanks. I stand corrected. > Steve

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

but I’ll take down the feeder for the present. Would definitely like to hear from a professional. Tom Gilde > On Apr 15, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Steve Weston wrote: > > thanks. I stand corrected. > Steve Weston > On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN > swesto...@gmail.com > > >

[mou-net] Accommodations

If anyone can offer advice about accommodations anywhere in the vicinity of Salt Lake, I’d be interested. Thanks, Tom Gilde General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic

[mou-net] Marshall Terrace

Could anyone clue me in on how to access Marshall Terrace in NE Mpls? The directions from eBird got me to the locked gates of the secured XCel power plant. I’d be surprised if XCel was opening its gates to anyone just dropping by with binoculars but what do I know? Thanks, Tom Gilde

Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

icking at the bits left on one skeleton. > > Mike Koutnik > >> On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM Tom Gilde >> <2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: >> While I was waiting, in vain, for magpies to return to some roadkill I >> observed bo

[mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

. Is this behavior unusual? Common? Is this more likely to occur in late winter as food supplies dwindle? Thanks, Tom Gilde 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] Gulls in downtown St. Paul, Ramsey County

that were noted yesterday by Bob Dunlap and others. Nearly every picture is of a bird on the wing - if nothing else it was about time that practiced using tracking focus. Thank you to any and all takers. Please give me a since of what quantity you might be willing to look at. Tom Gilde > On Dec

Re: [mou-net] Ross’s Gull and Vagrancy

Thanks. Tom > On Dec 1, 2021, at 10:10 AM, Andy Forbes wrote: > > For those thinking about the recently deceased Ross’s Gull, I offer the > following excerpt from “A Year on the Wing: Four Seasons in a Life with > Birds” by Tim Dee, describing a vagrant in Europe: > > The yellow-browed

Re: [mou-net] Ross's Gull

I doubt that, Glenn. I don’t think that it was alive when another birder and I retrieved the gull. I transported it to the WRC. Please note my eBird post for more details. Tom Gilde > On Nov 30, 2021, at 12:07 PM, GLENN CIEGLER wrote: > >  > > Sent from my iPad >

[mou-net] Swearing Australian musk duck shows birds can imitate humans - The Washington Post

I’m not sure how much of the article can read without a subscription but FWIW: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/07/australia-talking-duck-bloody-fool/ Tom 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] The impact of House Sparrows

the same thing but the exchange left me wanting to have some accurate information about populations, their declines and, in some instances, their comebacks. So, thanks to anyone who is willing to help me out/set me straight. Tom Gilde Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

's worth a >>> look >>>> at the dedicated devices too. >>>> >>>> Try here (especially see the gear guides): >>>> https://www.macaulaylibrary.org/resources/ >>>> >>>> Personally I prefer to travel with a Marantz pmd 6

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

antz pmd 661 recorder and the >>> pretty standard seinhessier me66 shotgun mic. There's plenty of similar >>> products to choose from both above and below that price point. Obviously >>> more cumbersome than a phone but the quality is only beaten by the even >>> more

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

tty standard seinhessier me66 shotgun mic. There's plenty of similar > products to choose from both above and below that price point. Obviously > more cumbersome than a phone but the quality is only beaten by the even > more awkward parabolic setups. > > Best, > Justin Watts > Hennepi

[mou-net] Recording calls

. Aside from being enjoyable in their own right, recordings would help me distinguish flycatchers and learn some calls. Tom Gilde 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

Re: [mou-net] Duluth Lighthouse could belong to MOU?

No idea without more info, but maintenance sounds like it could be a potential black hole; then there are also liability concerns. Tom Gilde Tom > On May 20, 2021, at 1:32 PM, Stephen Moore wrote: > > I'd like to see a solid business plan. MOU is not in the real estate >

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP

ill hanging around the Cargo Rd. orrunways near > the airport? > > Barry > >> On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 5:09 PM Tom Gilde wrote: >> Thanks, in turn to you, Doris. There two Snowys hunting along the runways >> and visible from the aircraft viewing area with parkin

[mou-net] Spotted Towhee south of Hastings

Can anyone advise whether the homeowners are open to continuing visitors? If they are, what is the protocols or viewing? Thanks. Tom Gilde > On Dec 31, 2020, at 2:28 PM, Michael Koutnik wrote: > > Ditto Tom’s expression of thanks. Very generous. > > Mike Koutnik > >

Re: [mou-net] Update: Carolina Wren - Washington County

Thank you - this is a very generous sharing of information. Tom Gilde > On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Gregory Jahner > wrote: > > Hi everyone, since i’ve been receiving inquires about the Washington County > Carolina Wren here’s an update and some additional birds to check f

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP

Thanks, in turn to you, Doris. There two Snowys hunting along the runways and visible from the aircraft viewing area with parking available. My wife and I saw watched them in the company of a handful of birders around 4:30 pm. Tom > On Dec 25, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Doris Rubenstein > wrote: >

[mou-net] Interior finalized a key step in its effort to weaken limits on killing birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/11/27/migratory-bird-treaty-act/ Tom G 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

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

And I will second your “amen”. Tom > On Oct 11, 2020, at 9:09 AM, Jim Williams wrote: > > Amen to that. > > Jim Williams > birding blog at startribune/Wingnut > Climate change is coming to get you. > > > >> On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:00 AM, "jbaum...@usfamily.net" > wrote: >> >> Thank you,

Re: [mou-net] In search of shorebirds...

Thanks, Curt - I’ve followed discussions about New Germany with interest. I’m wondering if there is much satisfaction to be had birding these wetlands with binoculars or if it is really much better to have a scope (I don’t have a decent scope). Tom Gilde > On Aug 15, 2020, at 9:56 AM, C

Re: [mou-net] In search of shorebirds...

I meant to send this to the entire listserv - I am curious about conditions at Lake Byllesby. Tom G “ Missy, the sod farm is on both sides of Blaine Ave. for a half mile, tops. The west side was being stripped of sod when I visited earlier in the week - apparently that is where birds are now

Re: [mou-net] Chimney Switts in St Paul

And I think it’s pretty amazing that you made that photo - thanks for sharing! Tom Gilde > On Aug 3, 2020, at 1:02 PM, Terence Brashear wrote: > > August is the time of year that nesting has been completed and groups start > forming for communal roosting. There is a chimney a

Re: [mou-net] No Shorebirds

Thanks, Doug. I’ve never been there but looking at a satellite view, it looks like the wetland is enclosed by farms. Is this all private property? Tom > On Jul 20, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Doug Kieser wrote: > > The traditional shorebird area in Carver county west of New Germany > currently has

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] No Shorebirds

else they saw. The list that was posted was amazing for quality and quantity of birds. Only problem is it’s quite a hike, Tom Gilde Begin forwarded message: > From: MOU > Date: July 20, 2020 at 5:15:30 PM CDT > To: "MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu" > Subject: [mou-net]

[mou-net] Spring vs fall migrations - shorebirds and others

, likely to be seen in one migration but not the other. Thanks to any/all respondents. Tom Gilde Sent from my iPad 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

Re: [mou-net] Shorebirds Lake Byllesby

Being a relative newby, I’m perplexed by many of my photos, at distance, in the failing light last evening. If anyone is willing to review a few shots I’d be happy to parse some around. The other birders I met included a white-rumped sandpiper among the spotted but I haven’t figured that out

Re: [mou-net] Shorebird query

The Avocets may have moved on from Lake Byllesby but I did see a pair of Semipalmated Plovers there on Sunday. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 27, 2020, at 10:01 PM, Kyle TePoel > <0583427559cc-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > Chet, so far I've only seen Yellowlegs (both, and