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

2020-10-11 Thread jbaumann
Thank you, Jason - for taking 4.1 seconds to use words everyone can understand. From: Jason Frank Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2020 9:03 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point. For what it's worth, there was a flock of around 20 Smith's Longspurs (for what it's

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

2020-10-09 Thread jbaumann
Great questions! On 09-10-2020 10:24, Law, Carolyn wrote: > Where is Park Place? What is a SMLO? WHAT IS A LALOM > > Blessings of Peace and All Good! > > Carolyn Law osf > > www.carolynlaw.com [1] > 320.260.1030 > www.fslf.org [2] > > Original message > From: Lon Baumga

Re: [mou-net] Where are the Rubythroats?

2020-07-13 Thread jbaumann
We don't get a lot of hummingbird activity in my neighborhood (West Como) but I did see one out my kitchen window just this morning . . . .first one since late spring. A neighbor reported a sighting in his yard last week. Quoting Kathryn Rudd : Could anyone tell me why we in the Eagan area ha

[mou-net] Interesting robin behavior

2020-07-03 Thread jbaumann
Hello. I just observed some robin behavior I'd never seen before and wonder if someone can explain it. I went to close a window on the west side of the house and in the garden there, a robin landed on the wood chips, leaned a little to one side, and laid - head tilted - with his mouth open. W

Re: [mou-net] Bird Programming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska

2020-01-10 Thread jbaumann
Great info - thanks for sharing. From: Jill Leenay Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 8:13 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Bird Programming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska Here are some upcoming programs related to birds, happening at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 367

Re: [mou-net] [Mnbird] Galapagos Islands, Sierra Negra Volcano Question

2019-12-17 Thread jbaumann
Molly - I've been thinking about you and wondering how your trip went last month. I hope it was fabulous! I'm getting together tonight with the friend I traveled there with last year - to look at her newest book of photos she put together from the trip. That trip to Ecuador trip is o

Re: [mou-net] Twin Cities one of the worst regions for migrating birds

2019-04-03 Thread jbaumann
For those who can't view the StarTribune link - - here's the original news item from Cornell Ornithology Lab - https://mailchi.mp/cornell/release-study-lists-top-cities-where-lights-endanger-migratory-birds-1314385 J. Baumann St. Paul From: JUDY CHUCKER Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 8:52 PM

Re: [mou-net] Northern Raven

2018-12-05 Thread jbaumann
Which would verify the science that the environment is warming . . . . which allows birds such as robins to overwinter here now. It hasn't been uncommon for 5-8 years in the Cities. Quoting Mary M White / Charles R Neil : But isn't it true that large numbers of over-wintering robins in the Twi

Re: [mou-net] Hummingbird Story - update #2

2017-05-25 Thread jbaumann
Fantastic news, Gary. I've been wondering over the last few days and am thrilled to hear WRC is helping out - and that she's showing good progress. Jeanne B, (former WRC Avian Nursery volunteer) From: Gary Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:05 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-n

Re: [mou-net] Tundra Swans

2017-03-19 Thread jbaumann
Has anyone seen the tundras at Old Cedar today, Sunday? Jeanne B. From: Bruce Baer Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:02 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Tundra Swans A flock of about 25 Tundra Swans came in at 2:30 this afternoon to Long Meadow Lake. They can be seen from the o

Re: [mou-net] Isanti LBBG Update

2016-04-10 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
Good question. I don't know, either. From: owlwise Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:32 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Isanti LBBG Update what is LBBG? -Original Message- >From: Erik Collins >Sent: Apr 10, 2016 3:42 PM >To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU >Subject: [mou-

Re: [mou-net] Ivory Gull- General Information and Sighting Significance.

2016-01-02 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
Thank you for the notice and the background on this bird! From: Jason Caddy Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2016 4:13 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Ivory Gull- General Information and Sighting Significance. I agree with Jesse that there needs to be more information given on the

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County - Rufous Hummingbird still here

2014-11-09 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
Thank you, Terri. I got to see it come to the feeder twice - -between 2:55 and 3:10 this afternoon. First Rufous ever! Jeanne St. Paul From: T Walls Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 9:01 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Ramsey County - Rufous Hummingbird still here Just a li

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

2014-07-30 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
I just did too - - used the same basic language from the Audubon petition last week, with a little bit of editing to make it appropriate for the governor. Took less than 2 minutes to do and send! Let's flood his e-in-box! From: Uwe Kausch Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:54 PM To: MOU-NET@

Re: [mou-net] Wood Stork in distress?

2014-06-23 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
This link is to Wildlife Rehabbers who may be able to help get the bird to a place where he can be evaluated. http://wildliferehabinfo.org/Contact_A-M.htm#Minnesota From: Karen Olsen Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 1:15 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Fwd: Rejected posting to MOU-

[mou-net] Yard birds - St. Paul

2014-05-17 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
I've had catbirds slurping up grape jelly for days. This afternoon - first time ever, I enticed an Oriole to stop on the jelly dish and peer in. He just didn't stay long. Maybe he'll be back tomorrow! Over at Como Park this noon, in the woods off the northeast edge of the lake, there were or

[mou-net] Firsts for spring. Como Park area (St. Paul)

2014-05-07 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
Adding some brightness to the gloom and grey of these cloudy, windy days - out my kitchen window this morning, a ray of sunshine with the arrival of a bright goldfinch. And I just walked around the northeast side of Como Lake and was treated to an Oriole who seemed to walk with me, hopping from

[mou-net] Snowy Owls on the move

2014-01-09 Thread SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann
It's been interesting to read all the "local" sightings of snowy owls these last weeks. Apparently this winter's influx of the visitors is not a regional phenomenon; this story aired on tonight's CBS news - lots of snowies visiting the east coast too. Enjoy: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-wh

Re: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

2012-11-01 Thread jbaumann
Has anyone sighted the Clark's Nutcracker this afternoon - Nov 1? J. Baumann St. Paul -- From: "linda whyte" Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 5:07 PM To: Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker/Red Crossbills Thank you to all who posted these sig

[mou-net] Ovenbird

2011-05-11 Thread jbaumann
First I've ever seen - in west Como neighborhood. Unfortunately, it was found dead on a neighbor's front steps - no signs of injury. A beautiful little thing. Jeanne St. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mo

[mou-net] Como Lake, St. Paul

2011-05-06 Thread jbaumann
Walking some dogs at noon today, the two dogs and I all watched a dozen cormorants fishing in the middle of the lake. (The little Jack Russell was actually more fascinated by a pair of wood ducks sunning.) I had my binoculars with me, and it was great to see every head as it came up from the w

[mou-net] Question - - nestling ID

2011-03-19 Thread jbaumann
Yesterday afternoon when I was walking my dog, she came upon a dead very young bird. I'm looking for some opinions on what species would already have nestlings this early and with as much body feathering as this one. Mostly white feathers with yellow feet. I took a photo with my phone and wil

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

2010-07-27 Thread jbaumann
Why can't you few people talk to each other OFF-LINE?? -- From: "Eric Harrold" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:39 PM To: Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR) Your clarification puts me totally in you

Re: [mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2010-01-29 Thread jbaumann
Over the 10 years I volunteered in the Avian Nursery of the Wildlife Rehab Center, I came to hold crows in high respect. They - and their relations, the jays - are very smart, and amazing to watch. The volunteers were always cautioned to not talk around the birds because crows can try to mimic

[mou-net] Bald Eagle in St. Paul

2009-11-11 Thread jbaumann
Twice in the last week, I've seen a bald eagle flying near Como Park. I've observed him flying southeast both times, first (on the weekend) over the intersection of Lexington and Horton Avenues, and this morning over Como Avenue near Albert Street. --- Get FREE High Speed Internet from USFamily

Re: [mou-net] Varied Thrush

2009-02-14 Thread jbaumann
And I didn't see it from 12:45 - 1:15. But there were plenty of cedar waxwings munching on the berries and sunning. Jeanne B. - Original Message - From: "Gary Ash" To: Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:58 AM Subject: [mou-net] Varied Thrush I took me three tries, but I finall