[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms field trip

2017-06-11 Thread Steve Weston
Thirteen birders joined me on a memorable field trip to the state trail off of Collischan Road near Red Wing. The birds were singing from the tree tops. The day was still and gray. Ample layers of repellent kept the mosquitoes for the most part off our skins, but could not muffle the buzz around ou

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms field trip this Sunday

2017-06-08 Thread Steve Weston
Hi all, I will be leading a MRVAC field trip this Sunday, June 11th at the Cannon River Bottoms. Target birds include Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Ovenbird, Wood Thrush, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, all of which have been found on previous trips. We will meet at 7:30 at the trail head of thi

Re: [mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms Field Trip

2016-08-20 Thread Steve Weston
after the recent rains, boots might be a good idea. If conditions are bad enough, we will go to another location. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 1:00 AM, Steve Weston wrote: > Directions to the Canon River Bottoms field trip. From the Twin

Re: [mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms Field Trip

2016-08-19 Thread Steve Weston
Directions to the Canon River Bottoms field trip. From the Twin Cities head down Highway 52 and take the Red Wing exit at Hwy 50. Head towards Red Wing and the road will turn into Hwy 61 and become a four lane highway. Follow the road down the big hill and at the BOTTOM of the hill, turn left at CR

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms Field Trip

2016-08-19 Thread Steve Weston
I will be leading a MRVAC field trip to the "Canon River Bottoms" this Sunday (Aug 21st.). We will meet at the trail head for the state trail off of Collischan Road at 7 am. All are welcome. It is free. No calls please. Directions will be posted tonight. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN s

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms field trip this Sunday

2014-06-11 Thread Steve Weston
Hi All, I am leading a MRVAC (Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter) field trip this Sunday (June 15th). These field trips are free and open to anyone of any level of expertise. We will be hiking a productive, but little known state forest trail near Redwing. We will meet at 7 AM. If you are

[mou-net] Cannon River bottoms

2013-08-25 Thread Steve Weston
This morning (Sunday) I was joined by eight birders to brave blood sucking mosquitos and energy sucking heat to explore the state forest trail along the bottom lands of the Cannon and Vermillion rivers for the annual August MRVAC Cannon River Bottoms field trip. We found this trail off of Collischa

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms

2011-06-13 Thread Steve Weston
On Sunday we had a great trip along a state forest trail on the bottoms off the Cannon River. Weather was cooperative and conditions were excellent for birding. The mosquitoes were surprisingly docile. We found all of our target species. Everyone had great looks at Acadian Flycatchers, the m

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms field trip

2010-06-10 Thread Steve Weston
I will be leading a MRVAC field trip to the Cannon River bottoms near Red Wing. We will hike a little known state forest trail. Target birds seen here include Wood Thrush, Ovenbird, Cerulean Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and Acadian Flycatcher. Bring water, snacks, hat, and bug repellant. All tr