[mou-rba] Limpkin @ 11:05am Hugo Farms wMA Wash Co

Previously reported LIMPKIN audible out from dock. Called very intermittently. We were present for 45 min and it called in 3 bouts of 4-7 calls during that time. It took a while for it to start. -- Jesse Ellis Join or Leave mou-rba: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-rba Archives

Re: [mou-rba] Barrow's Goldeneye, Swan Park, Wright Co

A correction: the Barrow's was seen on Saturday. I apologize for getting ahead of myself. On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 3:40 PM Jesse Ellis wrote: > A BARROW'S GOLDENEYE drake was photographed by Cory Lindahl in Wright > County today. Photos are on the Minnesota Birding facebook gr

[mou-rba] Barrow's Goldeneye, Swan Park, Wright Co

tc. just a bit east down the river, probably could be seen from there or where the river cuts close to the road slightly east of swan park! " Good birding! Jesse Ellis Cedar Rapids, IA

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] RFI Ivory Gull

John Ellis reported it flying over Canal Park at 4:45 after not seeing it for awhile. Then gone. Jesse Ellis Cedar Rapids, IA On Saturday, January 2, 2016, Derek Bakken wrote: > Was seen until about 2pm, flew off and has not been seen since. As of 4pm > > Sent from my iPhone >

[mou-rba] [mou-net] RFI Ivory Gull

looking and it's helpful to all to know when and where people are having or not having success. Thank you all! Good birding! Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis 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-rba] [mou-net] Snowy Owl in Sax-Zim

I've seen a second-hand report with photos of a Snowy Owl in Sax-Zim (exact location undisclosed). Seems a little early! Jesse Ellis Cedar Rapids, IA -- Jesse Ellis 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-rba] [mou-net] HOODED WARBLER, Carpenter Naure Center, Washington

St. Paul, on St. Clair Ave where it intersects 35E, I then had both a flyover Osprey and better yet, a flyover Red-headed Woodpecker. Not a bad Ramsey Co bird, and darn near decent for St. Paul. Jesse Ellis St. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-rba] CLARK'S GREBE Lake Osakis (Todd/Douglas Co)

the photo shows it among nests, but without more details I don't think breeding will be substantiated. This species has been found at Lake Osakis on a number of occasions, and folks heading that way may want to spend some time scoping the grebes present. Jesse Ellis St. Paul

[mou-rba] White-faced Ibis, Wahibo Marsh, Carver Co

27;t leave the pullout." Jesse Ellis St. Paul

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] Ruff??

It has been eBirded both days Good birding, Jesse Ellis St. Paul On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 11:01 Susan anderson wrote: > Has anybody seen the Ruff at the Bass Ponds in the last two days?? - > Thanks, Susan Anderson > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SU

[mou-rba] SPOTTED TOWHEE - Howard Lake

A Spotted Towhee was photographed in Howard Lake today. The photos were posted in the Facebook group Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Dakota Wildlife Photography. Not clear if the photographer is willing to have visitors yet. Good birding, Jesse Ellis Saint Paul

[mou-rba] [mou-net] SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, MOORHEAD

Kara Susag photographed a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Moorhead, MN, Clay Co today, heading north. She couldn't relocate the bird after it flew over HER YARD. A photo is on MOU's Recently Seen: http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl Good birding! Jesse Ellis St. Paul Join or Lea

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] rUFF

Sharon Stiteler reported the bird being seen around 10am this morning from the far northeast location at the Bass Ponds, very far off. Good luck, Jesse PS - this is a prime time and concentration of birds for a little Patagonia Picnic Table effect to kick in, by the way... On Mon, May 4, 2015 at

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Bass Ponds, Bloominton - AVOCET, Wilson's Phalaropes

OLN'S SPARROWS on the Hog Back Ridge Trail as well as a FOY SWAMP SPARROW and a SLATE-COLORED JUNCO. Ron mentioned that he had a late AMERICAN TREE SPARROW as well. Good birding! Jesse ELlis Saint Paul, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-rba] [mou-net] No resightings of the Brambling in Brainerd Sat March 21

Hi all- As far as I am aware, John Richardson did not see the Brambling again today. I'm not sure if others went to look or not, so that's all the news I have from the Facebook group on this bird today. Good birding Jesse Ellis Saint Paul, MN -- Jesse Ellis Join or Leave mou

Re: [mou-rba] Any updates on the Brambling on Sat Mar 21?

ny further instructions for access. He's excited to have people. Jesse Ellis Saint Paul, MN On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 12:41 PM, wrote: > > kabro...@mmm.com > > > > From:"Jesse Ellis" > To:MOU-RBA@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Date:03/20/2015 03:27 PM &g

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] BRAMBLING, BRAINERD

The address of the location of the BRAMBLING is 409 Holly Street in Brainerd, MN. The picture was posted about 40 minutes ago and the bird was observed for a few minutes. As I noted a photo was obtained. I believe some other locals are heading over to look for it again. Good birding, Jesse Ellis

[mou-rba] [mou-net] BRAMBLING, BRAINERD

John Richardson posted a picture of what appears to to be a first-year male BRAMBLING on the Minnesota Birding facebook page. He is familiar with the species from the UK. I'll try to post any updates as they come in. Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis, Ph. D. Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] Carolina Wrens (Hennepin Co.) eBird report

It's possible that these are the result of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Whether that means they're legitimate or not is still of course a question! But many more birds get recorded from folks who are not highly active birders during that period. Jesse Ellis On Tue, Feb 17, 2015

[mou-rba] Duluth Eider present as of Dec 31

anyone see it today? Jesse Ellis Saint Paul, MN -- Jesse Ellis, Ph. D.

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] Duluth common eider still present

Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Possible Pacific Loon in Duluth?

Loon to do. I personally did not see the bird, but the photo was clear as day Pacific Loon!! Another note if you are to look for this bird, it was seen hunting east up the shore in the afternoon, so perhaps it is a little further along up the shore than 21st Ave. Thanks!" - Clinton Niehaus

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Mew Gull reported on Lake Calhoun, MPLS

Hello All- A message was just posted on the Minnesota Facebook page, that a Mew Gull was currently on Lake Calhoun. No other details yet. Jesse Ellis Saint Paul -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, other shorebirds at Bass Ponds, MVNWR, Bloomington, MN

Jesse Ellis Saint Paul -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA 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-rba] [mou-net] Possible/probable? Mountain Bluebird in Wright Co

t would be appropriate for other birders to search for it. I'm passing this along mostly because this may fit in with a recent pattern of western species showing up in the upper midwest. If more details come to light I will try to share them here. Good birding, Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Elli

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] Snowy Egret reported n of Elbow Lake

I have a better location for the Elbow Lake Snowy Egret now: "the location was Highway 79 east of Elbow Lake and nearest cross street was Golf Course road., It was in a culvert crossing pool on the north side of the road" Good birding, Jesse Ellis On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM, J

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Snowy Egret reported n of Elbow Lake

well. Good birding, Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA 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-rba] [mou-net] Western Tanager, Crow Wing Co.

ey have not been posted successfully yet. Good birding, Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA 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-rba] [mou-net] Garganey still present - CREX MEADOWS

Alex Lamoreaux reported on the Wisconsin BIrding Facebook group that the GARGANEY is still present at the previously reported location in Crex Meadows, in Wisconsin. Good birding, Jesse -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA Join or

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Black-throated Gray Warbler not relocated today

Hi All- The original poster near Austen posted an update, saying he could not refind the warbler today. Good birding, Jesse -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] WI - GARGANEY AT CREX MEADOWS

Another update - the bird was seen again this evening at (I believe) the same location. Good birding, Jesse Ellis On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 3:25 PM, Jesse Ellis wrote: > More details on the WISCONSIN CREX MEADOWS GARGANEY, from the Wisconsin > birding facebook group: "I saw it today

Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] WI - GARGANEY AT CREX MEADOWS

adows SWA. It is on state property.. I did go back later and was unable to relocate it." I believe there is a mountain bluebird that was seen at Crex sometime in the last week, as well. Good birding, Jesse Ellis On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Jesse Ellis wrote: > I figured this was

[mou-rba] [mou-net] WI - GARGANEY AT CREX MEADOWS

meone else of course) could/will forward those as soon as they have been provided. Good birding, Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Integrative and Comparative Biology, UCLA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Gooseberry Falls Boreal Owl?

/mnstateparksandtrails Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Zoology University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, Dane Co, WI 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-rba] [mou-net] Golden Eagle Pope Co

updated. Jesse Ellis West Los Angeles -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Zoology University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, Dane Co, WI 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-rba] [mou-net] MOU Records Committee - Ferruginous Hawk Accepted 6-1

nal report. Jesse Ellis Madison WI 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-rba] [mou-net] Glaucous-winged Gull, Duluth

;s for the records committee. Here's hoping! If anyone else has seen it this weekend I'd love to hear about it. My dad and I will be looking tomorrow. Happy Holidays to all, Jesse Ellis On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Terence Brashear wrote: > I forwarded the link to Karl's pho

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Old Cedar Avenue - Glaucous Gull

e and swans. -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Zoology University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, Dane Co, WI 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-rba] [mou-net] Glaucous-winged Gull, Duluth

bly be up to Duluth to check it out on Monday, if it stays. I'm throwing this out there to get some discussion going, which, I think, is traditional for gulls... Karl, and anyone else who's seen the bird, what do you think about this? Have any western gull folks looked at the photos ac

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Map of current (and future?) snowy owl reports

75509162.0004b268568ba73710764&msa=0&ll=45.752193,-92.021484&spn=10.164185,23.269043 Please keep posting your general sightings to the lists, with as little or as much detail as you see fit, and keep an eye out for these magnificent birds! Jesse Ellis Madison, WI <%3Ciframe%20widt

[mou-rba] [mou-net] Band-tailed Pigeon, St Louis Co.?

rd. Does anyone else have details on this? Good luck! Jesse Ellis -- Jesse Ellis Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Zoology University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, Dane Co, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html