[mou-net] Carlos Avery

Greetings everyone, After being home with a sick child on this glorious day, I decided to brave the dirt road of Carlos Avery this evening in my Minivan. I made it. The trip was great and I got some great photographs! Here is a list of what I saw today. Canadian Geese - many Sandhill Cranes

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

Good Morning! I went for a nature drive yesterday through the southern part of Carlos Avery. The birds where very active in clusters along the route. Birds sited and/or photographed: Sandhill Cranes White-throated Sparrow Canadian Geese Blue Jay (at least a dozen all together - I've never

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

I went out to Carlos Avery around 6pm on Saturday evening and all the roads were gated/locked shut. Anyone know why? Thanks! Michelle Hed Anoka County 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] Carlos Avery

FYI - The Carlos Avery roads are open. Michelle Hed Anoka County 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] Carlos Avery

I've been out of town since birding Carlos Avery in the late afternoon/early evening on Wednesday but here is my report for those who where interested. In the wooded area on the southern edge - pair of mallards (usually see Wood Ducks here as well but the water levels are a little low). Bald

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

Good Morning, Took a drive around Carlos Avery yesterday morning, pretty quiet but I did have a female pheasant crossed the road in front of me, Northern Harrier sitting in the middle of a dried up pond, a couple of Bald Eagles - both adult and juvie, (a white weasel ran across the road in fro

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

A drive through Carlos Avery this morning produced a flock of 25 (!) mourning doves and a single rough-legged hawk. Gail Wieberdink 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] Carlos Avery

Saw an estimated 250 ring-necked ducks on Pool 4 this morning. Also saw many wood ducks, blue-winged teal, northern shovelers, and a few buffleheads. Saw a bald eagle on the nest by Pool 10. Gary Nelson Linwood Township Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SU

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

We took a drive through Carlos Avery today. We did not see any warblers but did have an interesting afternoon none-the-less, our list included: Red-eyed vireo, Bluebirds, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Kingfisher, Least Flycatcher (I think, not a good view, but there were 2), Phoebe, Sandhill Cranes

[mou-net] Carlos Avery today

We spent several hours at Carlos Avery today and saw quite a few birds. The new migrants (for us) we saw today: Chestnut-sided -- it was a Chestnut-sided day, saw quite a few Black and White Red-eyed Vireo -- several Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Palm Warbler -- a small wave of 10+ In addition, there w

[mou-net] Carlos Avery question

Has anyone been out to Carlos Avery recently? If so, are any of the roads plowed? Thanks for any information! Gail 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] Carlos Avery, sunday

Because October hunting season opens up the southern portion of Carlos Avery's roads and trails, this is a good time to hike there---provided, of course, you wear some blaze orange. Along with the year-round residents, there were Sharp-shinned Hawk, E. Bluebirds, E. Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warblers,

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery

The Gates to most Forest roads and WMAs are closed each spring because the thawing process and moisture flucuations cause tremendous (expensive) road damage that would need to be repaired at taxpayer expense. I heard about the closures on the news last week. They said expect the roads to re-open M

[mou-net] Carlos Avery Update

Good Morning, I just called the Carlos Avery WMA Office on Zodiac street and got an update on the roads. The roads are so bad in spots that they got their backhoe stuck on Monday. The gentleman I talked to said he was sure 4-wheel drive vehicles would not be able to get through. So as long as

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery

Of Michelle Hed Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 9:36 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carlos Avery I've been out of town since birding Carlos Avery in the late afternoon/early evening on Wednesday but here is my report for those who where interested. In the wooded area o

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery

il 07, 2012 9:20 PM To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU' Subject: RE: [mou-net] Carlos Avery Kathy and I had less diversity late this afternoon (Saturday). The winds were strong and we didn’t see much in Pool 10 (the usual Mallards and Canada Geese). Pool 9 showed some Red-winds, Sandhill

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA

Beware of the roads at Carlos Avery WMA (Anoka and north Washington counties.) Recent heavy rains have created wash-outs, giant puddles, and in some cases, water flowing across the road from one pond to another. The woods are flooded, the flowages are overflowing, and the water levels are the hi

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA

I visited Carlos Avery WMA this morning (10/26). Some nice birds around, mostly in the South Unit. Highlights included: Trumpeter Swan-7 Bald Eagle-1 Red-tailed Hawk-2 Rough-legged Hawk-3 Northern Shrike-1 Fox Sparrow White-throated Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Rusty Blackbird-1 Purple Finch-2

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery

At Carlos Avery on Friday: 38 of the Sandhill Cranes foraging on the west side of Pool 4. 1 Caspian Tern at Pool 4. 5 Scarlet Tanagers on one short stretch of trail off the SE corner of Pool 9. 1 Common Raven at Pool 2. Paul Hertzel Mason City, IA Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA

June 15, 2009 I drove through a portion of Carlos Avery WMA on Saturday morning, June 13th. Highlights included 66 sandhill cranes, 40 great egrets, black terns, trummper swans (with young), ring-necked ducks and white pelicans. Gary M. Nelson Wyoming, MN Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists

[mou-net] Carlos Avery 6.13.10

Nice morning birding. Sandhill Crane with chick Canada Goose Wild Turkey Great Horned Owl chasing previously mentioned turkey American Woodcock Scarlet Tanager Rose Breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting Eastern Bluebird Blue Jay Eastern Kingbird Black Billed Cuckoo Tree Swallow Bank Swallow Brown Thra

[mou-net] Carlos Avery 6.13.10

Update to the list of birds seen on 6/13/10. Thanks to Alyssa DeRubeis for setting me straight on the gray bird seen at Carlos Avery. It was in fact a Gray Catbird, not a Northern Shrike. After questioning my identification I sent her grainy picture and she gave the real ID. Sorry for the i

[mou-net] Carlos Avery today

We had a very pleasant drive through Carlos Avery this morning, the oak trees are beautiful. We also saw more birds than expected -- the biggest surprise was a Rough-legged Hawk -- seems early. Also seen: pair of pheasants Sandhill Cranes bald eagle harrier (beautiful ma

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery question

I was at Carlos this afternoon. The roads are plowed with a little drifting snow in spots; they are very drivable. However, nothing in the way of birds this afternoon. It was somewhat windy. Ivars Krafts On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:29 PM, Gail Wieberdink wrote: > Has anyone been out to Carlos Aver

[mou-net] Carlos Avery Connecticut Warbler

Yesterday at Carlos Avery - In the SE corner, at the intersection of Headquarters Rd & Pool 10 Rd - Had a Connecticut Warbler singing at 8:00am & 9:00am, bird was cooperative and relatively in the open. Also in the area were Blue-Winged Warbler, Mourning Warbler, Black-Billed Cuckoo & Yellow-Bi

[mou-net] Carlos Avery on Saturday

About 40 Sandhill Cranes, I Northern Harrier, Blue winged Teals, Coots, Lesser Scaups, Flickers, Wood Ducks seen at various pools - Original Message - From: MOU-NET automatic digest system To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery Connecticut Warbler

hour times. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jason Bolism Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 7:55 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carlos Avery Connecticut Warbler Yesterday at Carlos Avery -

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA, Anoka County

For those of you who ask about the condition of the sandy roads at Carlos Avery, here is an update from a CA staffer this a.m. I would still drive a 4WD vehicle just in case but we've had so little rain that the sand should not suck you in! The roads are in good condition. We on working on weste

[mou-net] Carlos Avery and Lake Vadnais

We made a quick trip through Carlos Avery today. American Tree Sparrows were everywhere! We also saw a flock of at least 25 mourning doves, just a few juncos, 2 harriers and one Northern Shrike. Lots of bald eagles soaring. Lake Vadnais has many, many ring-necked ducks all on the far side of

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA Roads are Open

The normal roads at Carlos Avery WMA were opened to motor vehicles today. The roads are in good shape. Cranes and waterfowl are very visible and vocal. Marshall Deters Wildlife Specialist Carlos Avery WMA 651-539-3306 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net A

[mou-net] Carlos Avery Monday Morning 4/9

Hi everyone, I drove through Carlos Avery on Monday morning and was surprise by the diversity on a windy day. The jackpot location was pool 9. Turkey Northern Flickers Mallards Immature Bald Eagle with exciting hunting display Mature Bald Eagles Canadian Geese Yellowlegs American Wigeon

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA Gates are open

The gates that are normally open at Carlos Avery WMA were opened this morning Fri 4/27. The roads are in good condition. Waterfowl are very active, even though most pools are mostly still frozen. Many non-breeding bald eagles are also using the area right now. Marshall Deters Wildlife Speciali

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA/Refuge, Anoka C, today

Despite fickle weather, birding Carlos Avery was rewarding enough today, with repeat sightings of many species and several First-of-Year. Most of the waterfowl had already been viewed at Lake Byllesby in prior weeks, but closer, better looks are always welcome. The two Common Loons were FOY, and ve

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA in wild rice study

SOURCE: AP State Online Minnesota DATE: 08−30−2011 HEADLINE: Researchers take water samples for wild rice study Source Website The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. Researchers have begun gathering water samples for a study mandated by the Legislature on what the state's water quality sta

[mou-net] Carlos Avery, Anoka County, N of Pool 4

I am listening to frogs, red-winged blackbirds, Canada geese, pied-billed grebes, coots, sandhill cranes and watching short-eared owls hunt.   One perched on a bush in the fading sunlight and gave me a great scope view. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA (Anoka Co.): Sandhill Crane et. al.

Carlos Avery WMA gates are open and trails are dry and compact. Beautiful day today and Sandhill Cranes are here. Spotted about eight while near Sedge Meadow (marker 10). While there - for the record: Sandhill Crane (8) Northern Flicker (3) Golden-crowned Kinglet (1) Black and White Warble