[mou-net] Varied Thrush Olmsted

was in 1998 in Morrison county. To my knowledge no one has seen the two birds in the trees at the same time, but the photographs a day apart appear to be two different individuals. Any thoughts on this matter or additional information would be appreciated. jerry pruett olmsted county -- *chance favors

[mou-net] Chuck Krulas

Many of you may remember Chuck as a very active and friendly birder. He withdrew from birding a number of years ago for health reasons. He has recently passed away. Here is the link to his obituary. https://www.ranfranzandvinefh.com/obituary/523412/Charles-Krulas/ jerry pruett rochester, mn

Re: [mou-net] FW: Cool bird

What a great way to add to your life list. -jerry On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 8:31 AM Jeff Stephenson wrote: > My fishing friend has a home in Florida and was out fishing 20 miles into > the Gulf of Mexico and this bird decided to stop and rest on his boat. He > said it flew after about and hour. >

[mou-net] Western wood pewee

Bird still present at previously described location. Jim Peterson and I arrived at 9 ish , on vigil until 11 before we saw and heard the Western as described by others. Eastern Pewee's were intermittent and not calling much. Great-crested present and Yellow-throated Vireo, et al. Join or

[mou-net] Northern Mockingbird

Northern Mockingbird in Kandiyohi county in brush dump behind the Pennock sewage ponds. Found by Jeff Stephenson. 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] Northern Mockingbird olmsted

Northern mocking bird. West of Rochester near Cascade creek bridge on cty 3 north of Salem corners. In muddy field west side of road. 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] Surf scoter Steele county

Surf Scoter in Rice Lake State Park. Out from the platform by the picnic area looking se across lake. 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] Olmsted cackling geese.

Two Cackling Geese at the south reservoir Kalmar landfill west of Rochester. Along with over a hundred White-fronted Geese and Canada Geese. 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] Olmsted county

have ever seen in one location. Also many Greater White fronted numbering about 200. Very few ducks in number but a few of each of these species, Pintail, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Shoveler, Wigeon. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Watonga county

Sorry to all for not catching spell check (spell guess) error. Yes, Watonwan county. On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Jerry Pruett <pricant...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association > with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds ne

[mou-net] Watonga county

Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds near Long Lake south of St James. Also of note today were Brown-headed Cowbird, Meadowlark species presumably Western. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Hubbard and Clearwater county

this far north. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Duluth birds.

Birding Duluth area today with Jeff Stephenson and Jim Peterson. Most notable were 21 Golden Plovers in the Park Point ball fields this afternoon and excellent looks at juvenile plumed Red-thoated Loon from airfield acess. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Late Warblers in Olmsted

or dirt. I went outside to try to get a possible picture, but saw it fly off. I hung around to see if it might return and a *Black-throated Blue warbler* came to the pond and entertained me. I was unable to relocate the Connecticut. jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave

[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker Winona

Very nice looks at a cooperative bird. Still present at 1:30 today. It was roosting on the small satellite dish on the side of the house number 24185. The homeowner came out and was very nice and ok with us parked on the shoulder by her house. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind

[mou-net] Upland Sandpiper Mower County

believe it was in the taller prairie grasses/forbs which form a narrow band along both sides of the bike trail at that point. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Cerulean warblers

prize. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] commom gallinule

yards from the road. The sun was low and under the clouds so the light was perfect if I would have only brought my camera. It swam into the reeds on the south side and was visible as it foraged. The rains soon returned and I had to leave. Sorry I didn't get this posted until this morning. -jerry

[mou-net] foy yard birds

Today White-crowned and Harris's Sparrows joined all the White-throated Sparrows under the feeders. Also brief appearance by female Rose-breasted Grossbeak. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] correction

Sorry for not including my location with the sparrow report. I'm 10 miles sw of Rochester in Olmsted county. Today White-crowned and Harris's Sparrows joined all the White-throated Sparrows under the feeders. Also brief appearance by female Rose-breasted Grossbeak. -jery pruett -- Join or

[mou-net] Birding Olmsted and Fillmore Counties

trees at the intersection of Hwy's 63 and 56. Lake Louise itself was not very birdy today. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Etsp

Eurasia tree sparrow previously reported, good looks at 4:10 p.m. this afternoon. No pictures. Jim Peterson and myself. Came to the right platform feeder as you face the house. -jerry pruett Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] GCSP

Yesterday 11/25, Jeff Stephenson and I waited from about 10 am until about 2 pm before the Golden-crowned Sparrow arrived at the feeders off 44th Av. We were joined in our vigil by Dick Miller who only had to wait from 11 am until 2. During the time frame the birding was very slow save a few

[mou-net] Common eiders

Jim Peterson called about 2 pm. He found the eiders near shore (50-75 ft) near Beacon Point Resort off the end of 21st Av E. FYI in case anyone else is still looking for them. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Black-necked Stilts Grant Cnty

, Wilson's Phalarope. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Wabasha snowy egert

At intersection of 30 an 24 north of kellog. Also white - ibis , Franklins and Bonies. Birding with Jim Peterson. 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] Wabasha snowy egert

a distant group of dark Ibis fly over flooded area and behind trees. We were unable to relocate those birds. Earlier we had been to Hok-si-la near Lake City and seen 20 species of warblers. We ended up at McCarthy Lake with Grasshopper and Lark Sparrow. Pretty good day we thought. -jerry pruett On Sun

[mou-net] Le Sueur County

marker 34) with at least 23 Lesser Yellowlegs and one Greater Yellowlegs. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Olmsted yard birds

Had my first White-throated sparrows serenading in the morning rain today. Worms were out of the ground also which I take as a sign the frost is finally out. Also FOY Chipping Sparrow at the feeder. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Olmsted yard bird

Just saw my FOY Swamp Sparrow around the garden pond. Earlier, before the heavy morning rains, we saw 2 Winter Wrens, 3 Hermit Thrushes and 5 or 6 Ruby Crowned Kinglets and 1 Brown Creeper in the Izaak Walton wetlands west of Rochester. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join

[mou-net] Dodge County Merlin

Following up on Ken Vail's Snowy Owl reports today I saw a Taiga race Merlin feeding in the field east of 130th between 690th and 700th. This is the area south of Claremont. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Mower County

to the north as I drove away. jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Snowy Owls Dakota County

My son and I found 2 snowy's between 8:30 and 9 this morning. One was on an irrigation device west of Goodwill Av between 170th and 180th street. The other was in a field east of St Augustine cemetery on 170th just west of the intersection with Emery Av. Thanks all for your posts. -jerry pruett

[mou-net] Sax-Zim GGOW

with the fact we did not see or hear one Red-breasted Nuthatch the entire route, including around feeder stations. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] lewo

Jeff Stephenson and I found lewis's woodpecker 1:48 pm at reported site Roosevelt. Still present when we left after 20 min. 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] Faribault county American Golden-plover

Jeff Stephenson and I spent part of a day in Faribault county today. Notable was seven golden-plovers at the sewage ponds west of Wells. 2 were on the ponds seen from 560th Av south of 180 st; 5 more seen from 560th Av north of 180 st. There may have been more as they were on the down slope from

[mou-net] Great-tailed Grackle Jackson Cnty

3 males in cattails on the west side of 86, south of I90, north of Sangl WMA near Jackson. Nice comparison with other Common Grackles. jerry pruett 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] Smith's and Chestnut-collared Longspur's

. It took us some time to finally see a Smith's. Consequently the Chestnut-collared Longspur was not refound. Thanks to Tom and Chris for reporting the Smith's area at Lincoln WPA. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Fox Sparrows Olmsted

Finally have 2 Fox Sparrows show up in my yard, and singing too. Nine days later than last year. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Carolina Wren Winona Cnty

Jeff Stephenson and I heard and subsequently saw a Carolina Wren along Elba Township 16 road just south and west of the Fairwater Cemetery at around noon today. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] rough-legged hawks

Jim Peterson and I took a drive from Rochester through Whitewater to Kellogg late afternoon. Most notable was 7 Rough-legged Hawks, 5 of which were dark phase. Two have been seen together for several days east of Roch. One wonders if they would be paired? -- chance favors the prepared mind

[mou-net] Olmsted sparrows

This morning I took a walk from the parking area along the creek that flows out of the east side of the Kalmar reservoir. One Lincoln sparrow a few Song Sparrows, 20-30 swamp sparrows. A Merlin flew by and took a pass at a flock of Goldfinches. Then up pops a single Nelson's Sparrow offering me

[mou-net] Red Crossbills: Mower Cnty

About noon today Jim Peterson and I relocated the RECR reported by Ron per Chuck. They were further north of the main entrance to Hormel Nature Center; at the entrance of a cabled maintanence road, part of the park grounds, located on the north edge of the grounds. There were about 6 birds in the

[mou-net] No Lark Bunting

Searched for Lark Bunting this afternoon form 2-3 pm that John had reported in Jackson County . No luck. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Brown pelican

Brown Pelican still present this morning where it was reported yesterday. 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 today

The Spotted Towhee was seen today in Austin CBC location at 9 a.m. Also Jim Peterson found a very nice Barrow's Goldeneye among a flock of a couple hundred Common Goldeneye on the Mississippi at the hwy 61 pullover north of Reads Landing. Join or Leave mou-net: