[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills/Redwood County

2022-02-03 Thread brsmith
Hi,Earlier this afternoon I found 8 White-winged Crossbills at the Catholic/Lutheran cemetery just east of Lucan on 250th Street. I lost sight of them when they flew to the farm grove on the north side of 250th where there were some more conifers.Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy

Re: [mou-net] [EXTERNAL] [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills - Hennepin Co.

2021-11-03 Thread Malling, Mike
Awesome! Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Conny Brunell Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:46:08 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [EXTERNAL] [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills - Hennepin Co. This ema

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills - Hennepin Co.

2021-11-03 Thread Conny Brunell
Earlier this morning I enjoyed seeing and hearing a flock of 16 White-winged Crossbills at Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) in Minneapolis Hennepin Co. I observed the WWCR flock from the parking lot of Thomas Beach feasting on the abundant cone crops. I was happy to see these beautiful birds migrate

Re: [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Ramsey County

2021-01-30 Thread Susan anderson
We have glimpsed a similar flock several times in Prospect Park (just across the city limit in Minneapolis) Susan Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 7:24 AM, Thomas Gilde wrote: > > Glad to hear that they are still around - our neighbor in Highland Park > hosted a flock a couple of

Re: [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Ramsey County

2021-01-30 Thread Thomas Gilde
Glad to hear that they are still around - our neighbor in Highland Park hosted a flock a couple of times in December . Tom Gilde Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 7:07 AM, Brian Tennessen > wrote: > > A group of White-winged Crossbills has visited our backyard, observed on a > few

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Ramsey County

2021-01-30 Thread Brian Tennessen
A group of White-winged Crossbills has visited our backyard, observed on a few occasions over the last month. We live in St. Paul, Mac-Grovelamd neighborhood First seen on Jan. 15-16, then again this past week, on Jan. 27. The earlier viewing I would say ~10 + birds, second viewing maybe a bit

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills (Hennepin Co.)

2020-11-17 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
To add to recent White-winged Crossbill sightings in the Twin Cities, today I observed flocks of 6 and 15 at Rebecca Lake Park Reserve and Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, respectively. Both observations were of flyover groups, and I never saw neither flock land. I also had five other finch species

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Hennepin county

2020-11-10 Thread Doug Kieser
Hi, I just observed 3 White-winged Crossbills at Oak Hill Cemetery, South Lyndale Avenue and 59th St. in Minneapolis. Two adult males and one female/immature. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Watonwan County

2018-03-18 Thread Doug Kieser
There is currently a flock of around 8 White-winged Crossbills at Mt. Hope Cemetery south of St. James on county 27. Quietly feeding in the cone-laden spruces near the service buildings. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills in a Ottertail County

2017-10-28 Thread MARK OTNES
I saw 3 white-winged crossbills at Glendalough State Park at about 9 this morning. One was a bright pink-red male with bold black and white wings. Not the crossbill species I was expecting. Mark Otnes Fargo, ND Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills at Sherburne NWR

2016-02-17 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Daniel Orr via moumn.org) Eleven White-winged Crossbills were present today at about 2:30 along the east side of the conifer plantation on Blue Hills Trail. Also found 1 each Ruffed Grouse, Bald Eagle, Red- tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Brown

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Sherburne NWR, Blue Hill Trail

2016-02-15 Thread linda whyte
Thanks to Justin Watts, for posting the continued presence of these birds. We found them midway along the East border of the pine stand. The spot was most easily accessed by walking the Blue Hill Trail to the pine stand, then turning right (northward) at the pair of blue "hiking trail" signs. They

[mou-net] White-Winged Crossbills, Sherburne Refuge

2016-02-13 Thread Justin Watts
Today Annabelle Watts and I relocated a flock of White-Winged Crossbills in Sherburne County along the Blue Hills trail at the refuge. There was about a dozen crossbills quietly feeding near the trail for a good 30 min. The location was very near 45.5035, -93.7185 which is along the fire break

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills - Hennepin Co.

2013-02-10 Thread Doug Kieser
Hi, I took advantage of the break in the snow to take a walk through Oak Hill Cemetery in south Minneapolis, where I found a small flock of 6 White-winged Crossbills (including two bright males) near the rear of the cemetery. Anyone searching for these birds might want to also check the spruces

[mou-net] White Winged Crossbills

2013-02-04 Thread Mark Palas
I have a group of around 6 White Winged Crossbills stripping cones off of a spruce tree in my front yard. I live at 1295 Sargent Ave, St, Paul, if anyone wants to take a look. Good Luck Mark Palas Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills in Edina

2013-01-27 Thread Joel and Lisa Swanstrom
I came upon a surprise while walking the dog today. About five crossbills were on the snow bank and let me get a good look. Then a whole flock flew out of a nearby tree and they all went off to who knows were. I guess I should always have my binoculars on walks. I was assuming they were house

[mou-net] white-winged crossbills, St. Anthony Park

2013-01-02 Thread W Shively
This afternoon there was a flock of approximately 20 white-winged crossbills in spruces by an alley running between Doswell Avenue and Carter Avenue in the St. Anthony Park section of St. Paul. The alley runs behind the businesses that front on Como Avenue. Phil Shively Join or Leave

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills. Fox Sparrow, Golden Eagles - Winona County

2012-01-21 Thread Williams, David A
Hello all, Dedrick Benz and I went out around Winona and Houston counties as part of the annual Golden Eagle survey today. We found not only Golden Eagles, but other birds of interest: The first was relocating a FOX SPARROW first found last week by Dedrick and Chris Hockema. This bird is in

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Willmar

2011-12-24 Thread J. Schmidt
This afternoon around 2:40 on the campus of Ridgewater College, Willmar, I found a small group of White-winged Crossbills feeding on a spruce tree.  Ron Erpedling joined me and we could count up to 5 individuals, though there may have been a few more.  The birds were in a tree across the street

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills

2011-12-13 Thread Al Schirmacher
Small flock of WW Crossbills present, Blue Hill Trail, Sherburne Refuge, conifer section, this morning. Al Schirmacher 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] White-winged Crossbills in Crow Wing County

2011-12-13 Thread Steve Jo Blanich
Two dozen White-winged Crossbills were seen today in spruce trees in north Crosby, Crow Wing 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] White-winged Crossbills, Ramsey County

2011-11-29 Thread Bob Dunlap
Around 10:15 this morning I was somewhat surprised to find a small flock (~ 10 birds) of White-winged Crossbills feeding at the top of a white spruce at College Park on the south side of Doswell Ave. a few blocks west of the University of MN-St. Paul campus. The birds were vocalizing frequently

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills

2011-11-14 Thread Al Schirmacher
White-winged Crossbills, Blue Hill Trail, Sherburne NWR, conifer section. Al Schirmacher 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] White-winged crossbills

2011-01-12 Thread Bill Tefft
I don't know how dependable they will continue to be, but every day this week white-winged crossbills have been feeding on white spruce cones between Pattison Street and the Ely School at the intersection of East Pattison Street and 5th Avenue in Ely. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills

2011-01-11 Thread Bill Tefft
Although they are difficult to notice unless flying or calling or perched in the open, I have seen white-winged crossbills regularly in Ely this winter. There are many large white spruce in town with lots of cones like the ones on Pattison Street. I just saw a group of about 10 moving from tree

[mou-net] White winged crossbills, Pine County

2009-12-04 Thread Deb Sewell
I just observed a flock of about 20 white winged crossbills in a spruce tree in my yard. I had heard flocks of what I suspected to be crossbills flying around in the last couple of weeks, but this was the first time I was able to locate them with the binoculars. I hope they stay around for the

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Black-throated Blue Warbler - Cook County

2009-08-20 Thread Shawn Conrad
I was working in a white spruce stand west of the Sawbill Trail in Cook County on Tuesday when a small flock of White-winged Crossbills flew over and finally landed nearby when I pished. I heard them in the area for maybe a half hour after that. White-winged Crossbills in August...what a treat!

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills

2009-03-13 Thread Chad Heins
Hey birders! At 9:30am this morning I had a flock of White-winged Crossbills on the Bethany Lutheran College campus. They were feeding in the large White Spruces south of the chapel. There were also plenty of Common Redpolls and Pine Siskins flitting around too. Happy birding! Chad Heins

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, birding software.

2009-03-02 Thread CAROLE NIMLOS
I had several at my home in Vadnais Heights this morning, feeding on pine cones. I had seen them last week as well. I would like to have some ideas on listing software. I have a yard list and world list I would like to organize. Any ideas? - Original Message - From: MOU-NET

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills/Brown County

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Risa Smith
After a number of unsuccessful searches of the New Ulm City Cemetery over this winter, I finally found White-winged Crossbills there this morning. I first found a flock of 4 (one male and three females or immatures) and then about a half hour later a flock of 15 arrived and foraged for several

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Sibley County

2009-01-31 Thread Bob Dunlap
Their southern MN invasion continues: this morning I had a flock of about 25 White-winged Crossbills in the town of Henderson. The birds were feeding in two White Spruce (next to two Norway Spruce which the birds didn't touch) between Fifth St. and Fourth St. about a block south of Main

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Nicollet County

2009-01-30 Thread Bob Dunlap
After not seeing them in Nicollet County since mid-November, this morning a small flock of White-winged Crossbills flew over the Interpretive Center on the south side of campus at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. So far it seems like the majority of southern MN crossbills have been

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Carpenter Nature Center Washington County

2009-01-30 Thread jbaines317
I apologize for the late posting- At 12:30 today?there were about 8 White-winged Crossbills feeding in the small stand of trees right outside Carpenter Nature Center's Visitor Center front door. They foraged for about 20 minutes then flew off to the treeline. Jen Vieth Join or Leave

[mou-net] White-Winged Crossbills, Mower County

2009-01-27 Thread rvjesse
Good Afternoon:  Just had a nice flock of around 40 White-Winged Crossbills in the 3 large evergreen trees we share with our neighbors here in our front yard in Austin, Mower County.  Were here for a few minutes, eating and chattering away.  Most then flew southwest around 200 feet to another

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Winona County

2009-01-26 Thread Dedrick Benz
At about noon Monday, I found a flock of about 20 White-winged Crossbills in rural Winona County. I would recommend using Mapquest over Googlemaps for navigational purposes. Googlemaps has roads mislabeled in this case. From the town of Homer, which is just downriver from Winona on Hwy 61,

Re: [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Winona County

2009-01-26 Thread Steve Midthune
, 2009 1:15 PM Subject: [mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Winona County At about noon Monday, I found a flock of about 20 White-winged Crossbills in rural Winona County. I would recommend using Mapquest over Googlemaps for navigational purposes. Googlemaps has roads mislabeled in this case

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills in Roseville

2009-01-25 Thread Liz Harper
I saw several white-winged crossbills this afternoon in Roseville - there was a large group that was scattered in the spruces along County Road B2 between Dale and Western Ave., a small group near Central Park, and 2 small groups in spruces along Merrill Street between Howard Johnson Park and

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills; NO Black-Backed Woodpecker - Morrison Co. (Cushing)

2009-01-24 Thread Herb Dingmann
Following Frank Gosiak's post from last weekend, I headed up to Cushing to look for the Black-backed Woodpecker. Two hours of searching the tamaracks produced nothing but a couple of Hairy's in the Woodpecker family, although there were plenty of trees that had been worked over. However, I was

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Downtown Duluth

2009-01-23 Thread sparky stensaas
A flock of cooperative White-winged Crossbills has been feeding in the spruces along the Lakewalk behind the 100 block of East Superior Street.They have been essentially in the same place for the last three days. Fairly low so great opportunities for watching/photography. Sparky Stensaas 2515

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills-Mpls, Hennepin

2009-01-20 Thread Diana Doyle
At 11:00 today there was a flock of about 8 white-winged crossbills feeding on the black spruces just west of 34th Ave S. along Minnehaha Creek (along the tennis courts). They were still there feeding when I left at 11:15. Diana Doyle S. Minneapolis Join or Leave

[mou-net] white-winged crossbills

2009-01-10 Thread james otto
Thanks to a Drew Smith call , I was able to relocate White-winged Crossbills at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. There were 25-30 birds feeding on the Spruce Cones. Jim Otto

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills (Duluth)

2008-12-25 Thread Brad Snelling
There has been a flock of about 40 white-winged crossbills visiting spruce trees just to the east of Woodland Ave. (around E. Kent, E. College and Clover) this morning. Brad Snelling Duluth _ Send e-mail faster without improving

[mou-net] White-winged crossbills still at Wilkie Unit

2008-12-24 Thread Diana Doyle
A flock of about 15 white-winged crossbills visited the black spruce grove at Wilkie unit of the MRVNWR this morning. They arrived at 9:30, stayed only a few minutes, and continued off to the north. I waited until 10:25 but they didn't return. No one had posted about this flock/location