There's been a LBBG hanging out at the Albertville WTP on and off for the
past 5 days. It was found by Milt Blomberg on Thursday.
It's a 2nd year bird
Tony Lau
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The ABA rarity list doesn't include local rarities, only birds that are
codes 3-6 in the ABA area.
Tony Lau
On Mon, Oct 31, 2022, 9:45 AM Charlene Nelson wrote:
> Any idea why this bird is not reaching my daily eBird ABA rarity notice?
> I’ve noticed this before. Fully expected a
Male Barrow's Goldeneye in group of COGO, just upstream of hwy 25 bridge.
Viewed from Bridge Park in Monticello
Birds were well into Sherburne County but could possibly move into Wright
County
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Herb Dingmann found 5 Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks near Santiago. Still
present at 6:55 pm
45.542810, -93.851717
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During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay sa
Lake Orono is in drawdown, that is the spot that Thomas is talking about.
You can view the lake from many spots on the south side of hwy 10,
including a park that has a boat launch.
18583 Gary St
18583 Gary St, Elk River, MN 55330
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jZDbxCdXeypgoiLA
Tony Lau
Otsego
On Tue
Heron was refound a quarter mile west of Yale on hwy 30 an hour ago.
On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 5:01 PM Rick Gibson wrote:
> Any update on the Little Blue Heron from later in the day?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -rick gibson, mpls
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: Doug Kieser
> Date: Tue, Aug 4,
y Nadolny
> Kandiyohi Co.
>
>
> > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Tony Lau wrote:
> >
> > Gary Swanson found an Eurasian Wigeon at Pelican lake at the NW boat
> launch
> > off of Edmonson Avenue. It is with a large group of American Wigeon and
> > so
Gary Swanson found an Eurasian Wigeon at Pelican lake at the NW boat launch
off of Edmonson Avenue. It is with a large group of American Wigeon and
some other ducks just north of the boat ramp
Tony Lau
Otsego
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Today while looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye I found a Long-Tailed Duck
as well as the Barrow's. Ellison Park Monticello
Tony Lau
Otsego, MN
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>From Facebook MN RBA
Beau shroyer has a BRAMBLING at his yard feeder in Becker County. He’s
accepting visitors. Address is 27950 Co Hwy 34 Callaway Mn 56521. Photo by
Beau.
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Apparently all 3 are Surf Scoters, No Black Scoter
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From: Tony Lau
Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2018, 11:32 AM
Subject: Surf and Black Scoters, Wright County
To:
We are looking at 2 Surf Scoters and a Black Scoter on Maple Lake, best
viewed just north of hwy 55 on
We are looking at 2 Surf Scoters and a Black Scoter on Maple Lake, best
viewed just north of hwy 55 on Donnelly Avenue on the east side of the lake.
Tony Lau
Jeff Grotte
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As discussed on Facebook, it was likely a female Scarlet Tanager that was
misidentified.
On Sat, Sep 8, 2018, 10:17 AM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote:
> According to eBird, yesterday Curt Rawn and Craig Mullenbach observed a
> Western Tanager in Pine County. I copy-pasted one of the eBird reports
> bel
I found a BNST at Pelican lake this morning.
If you park in the WNA lot on Halsey south of county 37, walk in west about
1/2 mile on grass edge of WMA.
Tony Lau
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Blue Grosbeak is present and singing constantly, same location.
Tony Lau
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From: "Sue Keator"
Date: Jun 3, 2017 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeak - Anoka Cty
To:
Cc:
If it posted "No Parking", then don't. Things like thi
Yesterday Jon Knudson reported a Western Tanager in Reservoir Woods on
Ebird. Today Liz Harper refound the bird at 45.000845,-93.136647.
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Jeff Grotte called me to tell me he had a Tufted Titmouse at his feeder.
Mark Junghans and I went out and got to see it.
Those interested can call Jeff at 763-439-4445
Address is 10485 Briarwood Ave NE
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Amazingly, the YCNH is still in the same spot I found it in 3 weeks ago.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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From: "Tony Lau"
Date: Aug 25, 2016 8:32 AM
Subject: Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Wright County
To:
Cc:
I found a Night Heron at Pelican Lake, on
I wasn't able to find the BBSA at either of the previously reported sights
but on the way back I found one BBSA in a field on the east side of County
rd 5 1/2 mile south of hwy 12.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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From: "Howard Towle"
Date: Aug 24, 2016
I found a Night Heron at Pelican Lake, on Halsey Ave in Albertville/St.
Michael. It's about 100 yards south of county rd 37, address on mailbox is
6356.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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I just found 2 Buff-Breasted Sandpipers at a sod farm in Rogers just south
of Fletcher on Co. Rd 116.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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The previously reported SUTA was still present by the Nut Tree collection
on 3 Mile drive at the Arboretum in Carver Co.
Tony Lau
Otsego, MN
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Kingbirds were seen too.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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Black-Bellied Whistling Duck is still there this morning
On Jun 6, 2016 12:13 PM, "Josh Wallestad" wrote:
> The wildlife sanctuary does not show up on Google maps. It is located along
> the Les Kouba Parkway between West River Park and Riverside Jaycee Park.
> This is along the Crow River and to
On Lake Fremont in Zimmerman, Paul Johnson had reported a Red-Throated
Loon yesterday, I went after work today and saw it a couple times but it
dives frequently. While looking for it, I came across an adult Lesser
Black-Backed Gull. I told Doug Kieser and after I left he found a couple
more Lesse
Brad Abendroth spotted a White-Winged Scoter on Burlington Bay at 9:30
today, it is swimming pretty far out now.
Tony Lau
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Curt Rawn and I saw 1 Solitaire near the historical wintering spot in Sand
Dunes State Forest. It was on the south side of 253rd near a bunch of
birch. This is about 200 feet before the end of the pavement. Also seen on
south side from forest road.
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Sandy Aubol saw it this morning on her way to Madison
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From: "Rick Gibson"
Date: Oct 9, 2015 6:32 PM
Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker?
To:
Cc:
I am, apparently, the last Minnesotan to see the Clark's Nutcracker near
Winona. I see that Mr. Hoekstra saw
Curt Rawn and I refound the Chestnut-Collared Longspur at Felton Prairie.
It's about 2 1/2 miles north of 26 straight east of a large puddle in the
road
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I misspelled the road, it's Traprock.
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From: "Tony Lau"
Date: May 13, 2015 5:20 PM
Subject: Western Kingbird, Anoka County
To:
Cc:
At least one has returned to the same area in Ramsey they have frequented
in past years. Near hwy 10 and Tapr
At least one has returned to the same area in Ramsey they have frequented
in past years. Near hwy 10 and Taprock.
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Parked just north of Orrock Town Hall I can hear AMERICAN BITTERN, WHIP -
POOR WILLS, WILSON'S SNIPE, AMERICAN WOODCOCK, KILLDEER, and EASTERN
TOWHEE. Music starts just before 9pm
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7 Black - Crowned Night Herons returned to the ponds at Louisiana and
Laurel ave. They are at the western edge of the west pond
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Richard Hunt and I just saw a 2nd Shrike with the previously mentioned one.
Tony Lau
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From: "Jason Bolish"
Date: Apr 10, 2015 10:35 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Loggerhead Shrike in Anoka Co
To:
Cc:
Relocated the Loggerhead Shrike at 9:45am at th
This morning we saw 2 Killdeer but nothing else in the pond near the
church.
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Curt Rawn and I just saw 2 Merlins mating at the top of an evergreen near
the road
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About 1/3 of the canal is open, present are the Common Eider, 4 Northern
Pintail, 30 American Black Duck, 40 Common Goldeneye and hundreds of
Mallards.
Gulls included Thayers, 4 Glaucous, an Iceland, a Great Black-Backed and
many Herring.
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Curt Rawn and I got great views of the Varied Thrush at the Binstock
residence north of Good Thunder. The homeowners are very gracious hosts.
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As I was driving home from work, I noticed a bird on the power pole next to
the Rockwoods Grill sign. I pulled into the parking lot and confirmed it
was a Snowy Owl. The intersection is Hwy 101 and County Rd 39 in Otsego
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It is straight out from 23rd ave east with 9 Goldeneyes
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From: "Tony Lau"
Date: Nov 20, 2014 11:55 AM
Subject: Fwd: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?)
To:
Cc:
Kelly Applegate and I just refound 1 of the Common Eiders at Duluth, it is
several blocks east of
Kelly Applegate and I just refound 1 of the Common Eiders at Duluth, it is
several blocks east of 2 1st, we are trying to find a good spot to look at
it
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From: "Jesse Ellis"
Date: Nov 20, 2014 10:49 AM
Subject: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?)
To:
Cc:
Has anyone se
Owl at Crystal airport park is a Great - Horned Owl, not a Long-Eared Owl
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From: "Pete Makousky"
Date: Nov 12, 2014 7:45 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Long-eared Owl
To:
Cc:
At Cyrstal Airport park (763) 233-8908
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The hummingbird has been caught and will be going to the WRC. Thank you
Terri for taking care of him.
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From: "T Walls"
Date: Nov 11, 2014 8:54 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird - anyone able to capture
To:
Cc:
The Rufous Hummingbird is still coming
We are here right now and it is present
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From: "jclau...@msn.com"
Date: Sep 17, 2014 10:33 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird still present?
To:
Cc:
If anyone has information on whether the Rufous Hummingbird is still
present in LeSueur please post.
Snowy Egret and Buff-Breasted Sandpipers are still present and within 100
yards of county rd 13.
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From: "jclau...@msn.com"
Date: Sep 7, 2014 4:55 PM
Subject: [mou-net] Snowy Egret Mille Lacs Cty
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Cc:
Juvenile Snowy Egret same location as the BBSAs (Hwy 1
Randy Frederickson and I arrived at 9 am. After a few minutes we were able
to observe 1 Least Tern flying around and picking food off the surface of
the water. After about 10 minutes it flew right over us and headed
southwest and hasn't returned.
Tony Lau
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We found 8 Red-Necked Phalaropes and about 400 Franklin's Gulls along with
some other birds including a Northern Pintail with young
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ind of fun!
> Sue on Melody Lake
>
> On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Tony Lau wrote:
>
>> I had the 3 pairs in my 3 towers on Friday and 280 at Handke Magnet
>> Elementary School in Elk River yesterday. Tonight I'm doing St Johns
>> Catholic Church in Dayton and t
I had the 3 pairs in my 3 towers on Friday and 280 at Handke Magnet
Elementary School in Elk River yesterday. Tonight I'm doing St Johns
Catholic Church in Dayton and there's some here.
On Aug 3, 2014 6:50 PM, "Curt Rawn" wrote:
> I have counted twice this weekend and not had one swift fly in.
>
Refound the Wood Stork just north of county rd 8 on 345th. The bird is by
the tree line on the west side of 345th.
On Jun 22, 2014 8:18 AM, "Frank Gosiak" wrote:
> I am planning on going to see the Wood Stork today. Does anyone know if it
> is still on
> location? I will be leaving Morrison Count
We just got to the farm and saw the Wood Stork flying away and went behind
the trees at the farm to the NW of original reports.
On Jun 22, 2014 8:18 AM, "Frank Gosiak" wrote:
> I am planning on going to see the Wood Stork today. Does anyone know if it
> is still on
> location? I will be leaving M
Yesterday after we saw the nesting Black-Necked Stilts at the Herman sewage
ponds, we went to the North Ottawa impoundment and saw 4 White-Faced Ibis,
a Cattle Egret and many other birds.
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We found a pair of Western Kingbirds in the same area they have been seen
in other years in Ramsey in Anoka Co. Take Taprock St off of 10/169 and
pull into the empty lot on the right. Male was seen by large Ash tree next
to the highway west of siren.
Tony Lau
Otsego, MN
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2nd try
On May 24, 2014 8:31 AM, "Tony Lau" wrote:
>
> I'm writing this mainly to see if I can post from my phone:
>
> I'm having a huge return of Martins to my home colony in Otsego, could be
150 or more here right now. They are just starting nest building so it
I stopped by the pond just north of Menards in Golden Valley looking for
a Green Heron, but instead I found 7 Black-Crowned Night Herons. The
pond is at the intersection of Louisiana and Laurel. I also found a FOY
Palm Warbler there.
Tony Lau
Otsego
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I birded the river starting at downtown Elk River and was surprised to hear
then see flying off a Killdeer. There was also a robin behind the empty bank
building. Other birds seen in the river were Trumpeter Swans, 50+, Common
Mergansers 6, Common Goldeneyes 50+, and mallards. I moved to Otsego Co.
I took a drive along the Mississippi from Elk River to Champlin along the
Great River Road. I saw approximately 150 Trumpeter Swans some at most stops
along the way. I saw a few Bald Eagles, one was on a nest in the middle of a
probable Heron Rookery in Otsego. I also saw what looked like a group o
While leaving work today on the shore of Mille Lacs we flushed a flock of
snow buntings. It was on reservation land so it's not available for public
viewing but they may be seen in public areas too.
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On 4/30/12 I saw my resident barn swallow flying amongst the hordes of
martins and just now I heard my 1st chimney swift of the year. I also heard
the house wren yesterday so all the nesting birds from last year in my yard
are back.
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1st arrival at my colony here in Otsego this morning, 3 days earlier than
last year. I had 46 successful nests last year with 175 fledged, hoping for
more this year.
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Speak of the devil, the owl is back.
On Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:33:27 -0600, Tony Lau wrote:
>I had a screech owl here for over a month and the wood duck box it was
>staying in is littered with pellets. Most of them look like mouse fur, but
>there are some feathers in the box too. Is ther
I had a screech owl here for over a month and the wood duck box it was
staying in is littered with pellets. Most of them look like mouse fur, but
there are some feathers in the box too. Is there anybody interested in
collecting these?
I haven't seen the owl since I returned from vacation on Wednesd
The screech owl is no longer here. I didn't see it yesterday so I wanted to
make sure it was here for the people that were planning on coming to see
it. I took a picture inside the box and it's gone.
On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:26:28 -0600, Tony Lau wrote:
>I have received a coupl
-afternoon.
My address is:
14399 89th St NE
Otsego, MN 55330
763-441-7493
I should be around during the afternoons this weekend.
On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 23:30:48 -0600, Tony Lau wrote:
>I have a gray phase Screech Owl living in my Wood Duck box for at least 3
>weeks now. Wondering what will happe
I have a gray phase Screech Owl living in my Wood Duck box for at least 3
weeks now. Wondering what will happen when the ducks come back, also
bluebirds, swallows, martins...
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