Re: [mou-net] Hudsonian Godwit, McLeod County

2015-05-22 Thread Bob Dunlap
Andy just called to report that, after additional scrutiny, the bird has been identified as a Marbled Godwit and not a Hudsonian. Bob Dunlap On Fri, May 22, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Bob Dunlap bob.dunlap...@gmail.com wrote: Andy Nyhus just called to report a female Hudsonian Godwit along Airport

Re: [mou-net] Identification dilemmas

2015-07-06 Thread Bob Dunlap
. The long tail might be the result of some of the tail feathers being in the process of molting off (more likely), or an aberration (less likely). Bob Dunlap On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 2:50 PM, stephensonj...@charter.net stephensonj...@charter.net wrote: There are 3 birds in the photo link below

Re: [mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers - Anoka Co.

2015-08-01 Thread Bob Dunlap
7 Buff-breasted Sandpipers still present in same area as of 9:45 this morning. Fields are being mowed so the birds might move around a bit. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com On Jul 31, 2015 7:42 PM, Erik Collins suee...@msn.com wrote: One more Buff-breasted Sandpiper report today

[mou-net] Ivory Gull still present in Duluth

2016-01-02 Thread Bob Dunlap
Just got off the phone with John Hockema who said that the Ivory Gull has been present on the breakwall at Canal Park since 7:30 this morning. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Ivory Gull still alive

2016-01-06 Thread Bob Dunlap
Apparently the Ivory Gull is being seen right now at Canal Park in Duluth. The predated bird represents a second individual. Bob Dunlap 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] Golden Eagle, Isanti County

2016-01-30 Thread Bob Dunlap
Erik Collins and I just found a juvenile Golden Eagle in Isanti County. The bird was flying close to the road over ag fields on the north side of CR 68 about a quarter mile west of 272nd Lane. There is also a juvenile Bald Eagle sitting in the same field. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com Join

Re: [mou-net] Possible Mottled Duck (Anoka), other interesting waterfowl today

2016-02-16 Thread Bob Dunlap
of the bridge with a few hundred Mallards and a few American Black Ducks. Congrats to Kathleen for this potential first state record! Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com On Feb 15, 2016 11:48 PM, "Kathleen MacAulay" <hawkandcr...@gmail.com> wrote: > 15 Feb 16, Rum River Dam, Anoka. MODU candi

[mou-net] Long-tailed Duck, Hennepin County

2016-03-15 Thread Bob Dunlap
Andy Nyhus just called to report a male Long-tailed Duck out from the boardwalk at the Old Cedar Avenue bridge in Bloomington, Hennepin County. Bob Dunlap 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull in Wabasha County

2016-03-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
Dave Bartkey just called to report that he and Chris Hockema are looking at a second-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull out from the pier in Lake City. The bird was among a large group of gulls. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull in Wabasha County

2016-03-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
Dave just called me back to report that they just found two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls as well! These two birds are further out on the ice from the pier in Lake City, Wabasha County. Bob Dunlap On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 2:32 PM, Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dave Bar

Re: [mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull in Wabasha County

2016-03-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
Dave just called back again and reported that the two adults are actually GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS. He and Chris were able to get closer to the adults and see their light pink legs in addition to nearby Herring Gulls for a size comparison. Bob Dunlap On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Bob Dunlap

[mou-net] Red Crossbills, Olmsted County

2016-05-10 Thread Bob Dunlap
Chris Hockema just called to report that he and brother John Hockema found 11 Red Crossbills at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Both males and females present. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Glossy Ibis

2016-05-11 Thread Bob Dunlap
Andy Nyhus just called to report that he and Dedrick Benz are looking at a Glossy Ibis in Traverse County. The bird is at the edge of the cattails in a marsh on the south side of CR 2, 0.7 miles east of CR 3. This is roughly 8 miles east of Browns Valley. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] White-winged Scoter, Douglas County

2016-05-16 Thread Bob Dunlap
that Eared Grebes and Short-billed Dowitchers are present among a smattering of shorebirds and waterfowl. Bob Dunlap 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] Summer Tanager, Murray County

2016-05-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
Janet Timmerman has a first-year male Summer Tanager visiting her feeders about 7 miles north of Lake Wilson in Murray County. Those interested in seeing this first county record may call or text her at 507-227-5726. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Snowy Egret, Rock County

2016-05-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
Dave Bartkey texted me this morning to report that he found a Snowy Egret at Blue Mounds State Park. The bird was right out from the beach parking lot on the north side of the park. He last saw it flying toward the campground. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Sabine's Gull still present, Stearns County

2016-09-11 Thread Bob Dunlap
The juvenile Sabine's Gull is currently present in the westernmost pond at the Albany W.T.P. The bird is only ten yards or so out from the fence just north of the dirt road. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Sharp-tailed Sandpiper present Wednesday morning, Carver County

2016-09-21 Thread Bob Dunlap
Several of us are looking at the sandpiper right now, Wednesday morning 7:30. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com 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] MOU Paper Session - Program now available

2016-11-28 Thread Bob Dunlap
The program for the 2016 MOU Paper Session is now available via this link: http://moumn.org/Paper_Session_Program_2016.pdf If you haven't sent in your registration form already, remember that you can register at the door the morning of. See you on Saturday! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President

[mou-net] MOU Paper Session

2016-11-11 Thread Bob Dunlap
there! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President 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] 2016 MOU Paper Session exhibitors

2016-10-17 Thread Bob Dunlap
either email me at this address or call my cell at 952-250-2271. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in December! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President 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] Cinnamon teal present this morning at Browns Creek Park

2017-04-15 Thread Bob Dunlap
The teal apparently flew west from the original pond about an hour ago and hasn't been relocated. There are a few more neighborhood ponds directly west of the original spot that were checked without success. Bob Dunlap On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 9:13 AM Liz Harper <harp0...@umn.edu>

Re: [mou-net] Black-backed gull back at old cedar

2017-03-04 Thread Bob Dunlap
Gull is back on the ice out from the observation platform at 2:15 PM. Bob Dunlap On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 12:18 PM Liz Harper <harp0...@umn.edu> wrote: > Black-backed gull found by Bruce Fall is back at old cedar ave bridge. > Currently on ice out from boardwalk. L > > &

[mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Ramsey County

2017-03-05 Thread Bob Dunlap
Erik Collins and I are looking at an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull on Pigs-eye Lake in southern Ramsey County. We're at the strip of land at the north end of Red Rock Road looking west. Hundreds of gulls here and still much to sort through. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] White-faced Ibises, Yellow Medicine County

2017-04-29 Thread Bob Dunlap
that flushed but settled back down into the marsh. Bob Dunlap 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] Connecticut Warbler, Ramsey County

2017-05-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
This morning I found a singing Connecticut Warbler among 11 warbler species at Reservoir Woods Park in Roseville. The bird sang briefly around 9:15 in the patch of woods to the west of the reservoir just north of Roselawn Cemetery. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Common Terns, Scott County

2017-05-18 Thread Bob Dunlap
Currently looking at 3 Common Terns flying around the New Prague sewage ponds. Also many Black Terns. Bob Dunlap 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] Black-bellied Plovers, Scott County

2017-05-18 Thread Bob Dunlap
Just found 8 breeding-plumaged Black-bellied Plovers in a flooded field on the north side of CR 2 about a quarter mile east of CR 85. Bob Dunlap 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] Connecticut Warbler among 21 warbler species, Ramsey County

2017-05-22 Thread Bob Dunlap
. and continue south until the path is flooded; the bird was singing emphatically on the dirt trail that heads east from this spot. Bob Dunlap 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] Marbled Godwit, Ramsey County

2017-05-16 Thread Bob Dunlap
I'm currently looking at a Marbled Godwit on the beach/boat access at Matoska Park on the northwest side of White Bear Lake. Bob Dunlap 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] 2017 MOU Paper Session at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2017-09-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. See you in December! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President 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] 2017 MOU Paper Session exhibitors

2017-10-10 Thread Bob Dunlap
questions. You can either email me at this address or call my cell at 952-250-2271. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in December! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] December Paper Session - Mark Your Calendars!

2017-09-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
note that the arboretum's usual $15.00 entrance fee will be waived for all Paper Session attendees. Hope to see you there and stay tuned for more announcements! Bob Dunlap, MOU Vice President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Minnesota Red Crossbill Update

2017-09-04 Thread Bob Dunlap
f you have such a recording and would like to learn more, please contact me by replying to this email. Bob Dunlap 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, Carlton County

2017-12-17 Thread Bob Dunlap
interesting considering the report of a Carolina Wren in St. Louis County yesterday. Bob Dunlap 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] Harlequin Duck, Carver County

2017-11-12 Thread Bob Dunlap
boats on the lake right now constantly flushing ducks so very likely still present on the lake. Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Paper Session program is now available!

2017-11-17 Thread Bob Dunlap
right next to the Oswald Visitor Center where the event is being held. Very much looking forward to our first Paper Session at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! See you there! Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lis

[mou-net] White-winged and Surf Scoters, Chisago County

2017-11-04 Thread Bob Dunlap
Erik Collins and I just found a White-winged Scoter with the four Surf Scoters he found yesterday best seen from 285th St. on the east side of Chisago Lake. Bob Dunlap 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] Red and White-winged Crossbills, Ramsey County

2017-11-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
. Of the Red, roughly six of the birds were type 4 and the remaining three were type 2 (types confirmed via sonogram). Bob Dunlap 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] Redpolls, Ramsey County

2017-10-25 Thread Bob Dunlap
It appears the redpolls have made it to the Twin Cities already...just had a group of four flyovers calling over my yard northeast of Como Lake in St. Paul. Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Paper Session registration is now open!

2017-10-24 Thread Bob Dunlap
engagement and art to enhance appreciation and knowledge of Mississippi Flyway for communities of color - James Whitt (Savaloja grant recipient) Bob Dunlap MOU Vice President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Curlew Sandpiper not found Wednesday morning

2018-05-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
The bird has been refound. Currently distant looks on the southwest shore of the lake. Bob Dunlap On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 8:03 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap...@gmail.com> wrote: > Several of us have been diligently examining the hoard of shorebirds at > Lone Tree Lake in Lyon County

[mou-net] Curlew Sandpiper not found Wednesday morning

2018-05-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
Several of us have been diligently examining the hoard of shorebirds at Lone Tree Lake in Lyon County this morning. Despite a good diversity of shorebird species present, the Curlew Sandpiper does not appear to be among them. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

Re: [mou-net] Curlew Sandpiper not found Wednesday morning

2018-05-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
Curlew Sandpiper last seen a little before 10:30 Wednesday morning. Several people still present trying to relocate. Birds continue to move in and out of the lake area in small groups. Bob Dunlap On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 9:51 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap...@gmail.com> wrote: > The bird

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Re: [mou-net] Cattle Egret - Dakota County

2018-05-05 Thread Bob Dunlap
I searched for the Dakota Cattle Egret between 6:25 and 7:25 this evening without success. It appears to have run before the brief storm which hit just as I arrived. A single Willet was present at the south end of the marsh (where the egret was last seen about an hour earlier). Bob Dunlap

[mou-net] Acadian Flycatcher, Anoka County

2018-05-25 Thread Bob Dunlap
There is currently an Acadian Flycatcher singing on the south side of the Rice Creek Trail between Centerville Lake and Reshanau Lake in Anoka County. Exact coordinates are 45.1609173,-93.0874636. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Invitation to Bell Museum Preview Luncheon, July 9

2018-05-29 Thread Bob Dunlap
Hello MOU members and MOU-net subscribers, You've been invited to a Scientific Partner Luncheon on Monday, July 9, 11 AM - 1:30 PM at the new Bell Museum. The price for the luncheon is $25. For more information check out this link: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/scientificpartnerluncheon/ Bob

[mou-net] 2018 Year of the Bird

2018-01-05 Thread Bob Dunlap
/national-geographic-announces-2018-year-of-the-bird-campaign-a-year-long-effort-dedicated-to-celebrating-and-protecting-birds/ Thanks and good birding in 2018! Bob Dunlap MOU President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Tufted Duck (Goodhue Co.)

2018-01-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
Bird has been refound by John and Chris Hockema at 2:45 PM at the east end of Wacouta Rd. This is private property but permission was granted to view from the shore. This is about five miles down shore of Colvill Park. Bob Dunlap On Mon, Jan 8, 2018 at 2:06 PM Susan anderson <susan...@mac.

Re: [mou-net] Tufted Duck (Goodhue Co.)

2018-01-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
ion again. Also note that this afternoon the bird was associating with one male and two female Lesser Scaup among many Common Goldeneyes and Common Mergansers; this morning the bird was seen in association with a Redhead and a Canvasback (neither of which was seen this afternoon). Bob Dunlap On

[mou-net] Tufted Duck refound Sunday morning Jan. 14

2018-01-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
Becca Engdahl is currently looking at the Tufted Duck at Colvill Park in Red Wing. Bob Dunlap 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] Kandiyohi County lakes drawdown

2018-08-20 Thread Bob Dunlap
. NE for Wheeler and Schultz Lakes (this is the road that runs north-south between them) and from 38th Ave. NE on the south side of Hubbard Lake. Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Paper Session, Saturday December 1 - Mark Your Calendars!

2018-09-10 Thread Bob Dunlap
) and Denise Young (Executive Director) on the new *Bell Museum and its continued relationship with the MOU* In addition, there will be optional tours of the Raptor Center and new Bell Museum following the end of presentations. Hope to see you there and stay tuned for more announcements! Bob Dunlap

[mou-net] MOU Spring Birding Primer

2018-03-07 Thread Bob Dunlap
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[mou-net] MOU Spring Birding Primer is now full

2018-03-10 Thread Bob Dunlap
As of today all the available seats for the second annual MOU Spring Birding Primer at Carpenter Nature Center on Saturday, March 31 have been reserved. Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Spring Birding Primer

2018-03-02 Thread Bob Dunlap
This is a great event if you're looking to freshen up on your birding skills, learn about some new places to go birding, and meet like-minded birders as well as field experts! Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Black Scoters, Ramsey County

2018-10-12 Thread Bob Dunlap
Erik Collins and I are looking at 3 Black Scoters on Pigs-Eye Lake in southern Ramsey County. We’re looking from the point on the southeast side of the lake accessed from the end of Red Rock Rd. Generally there is a lot of truck traffic on this road but right now not so much. Bob Dunlap

[mou-net] Pomarine Jaeger Washington County

2018-10-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
An apparent adult Pomarine Jaeger is being seen at Point Douglas on the border of Washington County and Wisconsin. North side of bridge. Found by Brad Abendroth. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] MOU Paper Session pre-registration and program now available

2018-11-01 Thread Bob Dunlap
at the top of the page. *If you do not wish to pre-register online, you can still register on the morning of the event for $6. Note, however, that catered lunch is not available to those who do not pre-register.* Thanks and see you at the Paper Session! Bob Dunlap, MOU President Join or Lea

[mou-net] Give to the Max for MOU

2018-11-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
sitic nest flies in Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebirds! Please consider showing your support for the MOU on this special day and check out our Give to the Max Day page (donations can be made today too): https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mou Thank you, and as always good birding! Bob Dunlap, MOU

[mou-net] Turkey Vulture in Ramsey County

2018-12-15 Thread Bob Dunlap
Around 2:45 this afternoon I found a very late Turkey Vulture flying over County Road C about a quarter mile east of Snelling. Perhaps it came up with the warm south winds we’re currently experiencing. This is only the third December record for the state. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] MOU Paper Session pre-registration closes Wednesday, Nov. 28!

2018-11-26 Thread Bob Dunlap
vent links at the top of the page. *If you do not wish to pre-register online, you can still register on the morning of the event for $6. Note, however, that catered lunch is not available to those who do not pre-register.* Thanks and see you at the Paper Session! Bob Dunlap, MOU President

[mou-net] Bell Museum lecture, Sep. 20 - Fate or Chance: Is Evolution Predictable, and were Humans an Inevitable Result?

2018-09-14 Thread Bob Dunlap
nformation please contact the Bell Museum at 612-626-9660 or belli...@umn.edu. Bob Dunlap 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 Ibis, Washington County

2018-09-15 Thread Bob Dunlap
) but may still be somewhere on the lake or in the vicinity. There is a walking path on the southwest side of the lake on the east side of Norcrest Ave. north of 30th St. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] MOU Spring Birding Primer is now full

2019-03-28 Thread Bob Dunlap
list. Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Spring Birding Primer

2019-03-02 Thread Bob Dunlap
This is a great event if you're looking to learn some new birding skills, get ideas on where to go birding, and meet other birders as well as field experts! Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Spring Birding Primer

2019-03-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
of ornithology, and meet like-minded birders as well as field experts! Hope to see you there! Bob Dunlap 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] Brambling continues in Becker County

2019-01-31 Thread Bob Dunlap
and diligence in keeping the feeders full despite an air temperature of 30 degrees below zero! Bob Dunlap 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] Searching for the Kirtland’s Warbler in MN

2019-04-12 Thread Bob Dunlap
Kirtland's Warbler in the state, I cannot speak to the methods that Jack has proposed for his search. Bob Dunlap On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:06 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) > > Greetings, > I thought that birders were more committed and would jump at the ch

[mou-net] Warbler fallout (23 species + amazing abundance), Anoka County

2019-05-17 Thread Bob Dunlap
an abundance of warblers in the metro area, and given the forecast for the weekend and early next week (cooler temps and north winds) it seems likely they'll stay put for a few days. Here's a link to the full checklist from this morning: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56399515 Bob Dunlap Join

[mou-net] Survey on birders and conservation

2019-05-24 Thread Bob Dunlap
will be collected and all responses are kept confidential). https://boisestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmwJXVkEWZb8JUN Bob Dunlap, MOU President 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] Whimbrel, Dakota County

2019-05-18 Thread Bob Dunlap
Ben Douglas found a Whimbrel at the west end of Lake Byllesby in Dakota County early this afternoon and the bird is still present as of 2:05 PM. Bob Dunlap 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] Lazuli Bunting in Le Sueur County

2019-05-22 Thread Bob Dunlap
Dave Barta currently has a Lazuli Bunting coming to his feeders south of New Prague in northern Le Sueur County. For those interested in seeing the bird please call him at 952-288-8029. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Avocet and Willet, Ramsey County

2019-05-01 Thread Bob Dunlap
Although the floodwater is receding there is still an American Avocet and Willet in the flooded east end of the St. Paul Downtown Airport this morning. The birds are far to the south with the railroad bridge in the background. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] 81 Willets, Ramsey County

2019-04-29 Thread Bob Dunlap
There are currently 81 Willets in the flooded east end of the St. Paul Downtown Airport. Bob Dunlap 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] Recovering America's Wildlife Act

2019-07-12 Thread Bob Dunlap
FuiOtUKP9OwHBJdwdQJvc=AT02JOBcUSL5gDoldMV51BRqsAr4JvKPO3rv1xjSpPZzqMf5L12ypJgWMruoUdPU4OHjsExLJ4yg4vkXNKZLPUTj3mFxBErQIpmhAIr2vmd3Uh6gXcKR_vdaxQKIajw3LKXVHqsEIK3Gw7t-gA> . Please, make your voice heard, for the good of Minnesota's birds. Bob Dunlap 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] Black Rail, Dakota County

2019-07-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
Tony Hertzel just found a Black Rail at the 180th St. marsh in Dakota County. He saw it running briefly along the south side of the road and into the vegetation on the west side of the flooded area just before where the water goes over the road. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] American Avocets, Ramsey County

2019-04-24 Thread Bob Dunlap
There are currently 6 American Avocets in the flooded east end of the runway at the St. Paul Downtown Airport. At the east end of Bayfield St. there is a viewing area. Walk south from the viewing area to the fence to view the extensive flooded area. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Hudsonian Godwit, Ramsey County

2019-04-26 Thread Bob Dunlap
There is currently a Hudsonian Godwit in the flooded area of the east end of the St. Paul Downtown Airport. This is undoubtedly the same bird that was reported here yesterday as a Marbled Godwit. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Wilkin County

2019-07-27 Thread Bob Dunlap
Liz Harper, Ben Douglas, and I just found a Blue Grosbeak singing in the northeast corner of the Breckenridge WTP in Wilkin County. The bird is frequenting the compost area adjacent to the shooting range, so please take caution. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Shorebird bonanza, Grant County

2019-07-28 Thread Bob Dunlap
, Semipalmated, Baird’s, and Stilt Sandpipers mixed in. Also present among the hoard are Short-billed Dowitchers, Wilson’s Phalaropes, Semipalmated Plovers, and a pair of American Avocets as well as hundreds of Franklin’s Gulls. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Give to the Max for MOU

2019-11-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
/organization/Mou Thank you, and as always good birding! Bob Dunlap, MOU President 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] 2019 MOU Paper Session - Keynote Speaker Ian Davies, eBird Project Coordinator

2019-10-29 Thread Bob Dunlap
nline, you can still register at the door on the morning of the event for $11. Note, however, that catered lunch is not available to those who do not pre-register.* Thanks and see you at the Paper Session! Bob Dunlap, MOU President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUB

[mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird, Dakota County

2019-10-23 Thread Bob Dunlap
Kathryn to be there. Good luck and bird responsibly! Bob Dunlap 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] One week left to pre-register for the 2019 MOU Paper Session!

2019-11-25 Thread Bob Dunlap
of the event for $11. Note, however, that catered lunch is not available to those who do not pre-register.** Thanks and see you at the Paper Session! Bob Dunlap, MOU President 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] Rock Wren, Hennepin County

2019-10-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
A Rock Wren was photographed by Ed McFadden this morning behind the visitor center at the Minnesota Valley NWR refuge headquarters in Bloomington. That is all the information I have right now on this sighting. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] MOU Survey

2019-12-08 Thread Bob Dunlap
on how we can do better. Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey: https://forms.gle/E2NqLPXeX6yZy3N48 The survey is open to current and former MOU members as well as non-members. Thanks for your time! Bob Dunlap Immediate Past President Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Migratory Bird Treaty Act proposed change - public comment period is open

2020-02-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
take as the federal protections would no longer be in place. Bob Dunlap, Immediate Past President 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] Migratory Bird Treaty Act proposed change - public comment period is open

2020-02-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
In case you’re having difficulty navigating to the comment page, here’s a direct link: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FWS-HQ-MB-2018-0090-0002 Bob On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 11:33 AM Bob Dunlap wrote: > Hello MOU members and MOU-net subscribers, > > As you have likely heard, the

[mou-net] MOU Survey - Deadline January 5

2019-12-26 Thread Bob Dunlap
for your time and good birding in the new year! Bob Dunlap 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] MOU Survey has ended!

2020-01-06 Thread Bob Dunlap
to be posted to the listserve as we summarize and analyze the data over the coming months. Bob Dunlap 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] Whimbrel, Mower County

2020-05-15 Thread Bob Dunlap
Andy Nyhus just called to report a Whimbrel at the Dexter sewage ponds. The bird is on the smaller of the two ponds (i.e. the northern pond). Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] MOU Spring Primer canceled, CNC buildings closed to public

2020-03-18 Thread Bob Dunlap
tuned for that in coming weeks. In addition, the buildings at Carpenter Nature Center are closed to the public until further notice, but the grounds themselves are still open to visitors as of now. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Probable Long-tailed Jaeger, Lyon County

2020-09-09 Thread Bob Dunlap
of this being a second- or third-cycle Long-tailed Jaeger. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird

[mou-net] Sabine’s Gull on Stoney Point, St. Louis County

2020-09-12 Thread Bob Dunlap
Just found an immature Sabine’s Gull swimming with some Ring-billed Gulls near shore at the east end of Stoney Point in St. Louis County. Coordinates are: 46.9262273, -91.8158039. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] No Long-tailed Jaeger Sunday afternoon

2020-09-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.

[mou-net] Mississippi Kites continue Monday morning, Nicollet County

2020-08-31 Thread Bob Dunlap
Two immature Mississippi Kites showed up around 10 AM this morning viewed from Land of Memories Park in Mankato. No sign of the adults yet. Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] MOU award nominations due October 22

2020-10-01 Thread Bob Dunlap
forthcoming). Bob Dunlap Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.

[mou-net] Reminder to include full name and location when posting to MOU-net

2020-09-20 Thread Bob Dunlap
is included so that MOU-net continues to provide a valuable service to its subscribers. Wishing everyone a safe and happy fall birding season, Bob Dunlap Moderator, MOU-net 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] Purpose of this listserv?

2020-08-13 Thread Bob Dunlap
to see more reports. Bob Dunlap On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:13 AM M. L. Munn wrote: > I have noticed a dearth of observations of this listserve, has the mission > > changed? > > > > "MOU-Net is an electronic mailing list made available to all persons > interested

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