[mou] MOU RBA 23 October 2003
Anthony X. Hertzel
axhertzel@sihope.com
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 19:09:21 -0500
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday October 23rd.
As reported on last Monday's update of this tape, a potential ninth
state record SAGE THRASHER was found in Grand Marais, Cook County and
the bird was still present today. It is being seen primarily in the
campground between the ball field and the lake, and has also been
found across the road from the pavilion, along the creek that runs
toward the ball field, and in the bushes at the base of the western
break wall near the green power plant.
And on the 18th, Julian Sellers found a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER
near the entrance to the Schaar's Bluff area of Spring Lake Regional
Park in Dakota County. It was hawking insects from the utility wires
along Idell Road which runs west along the southern edge of the park.
Idell Road goes north from County Road 42 northwest of Hastings.
Thanks to Steve Weston for the following directions: Go east on
Dakota County Road 42 from U.S. Highway 52. After passing state
highway 55, look for the sign to Spring Lake Park. Idell Road is the
second left turn off of County Road 42.
On the north side of Spirit Lake in Jackson County, a BLACK-HEADED
GULL was reported on the 18th. It frequents the marshes on the north
side of Jackson County Road 2.
An unidentified IBIS made a quick appearance in Cottonwood, Lyon
County on the 18th. It was seen briefly at Sham Lake, but departed
shortly after being found and has not returned.
A TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was at Grand Portage National Monument in Cook
County on the 20th.
Basic-plumage RED-THROATED LOONS were reported on Lake Superior; one
from Flood Bay in Lake County on the 18th and another at Stoney Point
in St. Louis County on the 19th.
A BLACK SCOTER was seen from Park Point in Duluth on the 18th, and
another was at Paradise Beach in Cook County on the 19th. Three SURF
SCOTERS were in Good Harbor Bay in Cook County on the 21st.
Numerous SMITH'S LONGSPURS were at the Red Rock Prairie in Cottonwood
County on the 18th.
This state-wide birding report is brought to you and financially
supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU). The MOU is
Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club.
The report is composed from observations generously submitted by MOU
members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this
weekly update by submitting your bird reports to Anthony Hertzel at
axhertzel@sihope.com or by calling the hotline directly at
763-780-8890 and leaving a detailed message.
MOU members receive this report directly on MOU-net, the club's free
e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone interested. For
information contact David Cahlander at <david@cahlander.com>.
MOU members receive the organization's quarterly journal "The Loon"
and the bimonthly magazine, "Minnesota Birding". For membership
information, send an e-mail message to our membership secretary at
moumembers@yahoo.com.
In cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Tourism, highlights of
this hotline can be now heard at a toll free number which is
available to callers outside the Twin Cities area. The number is
1-800-657-3700.
The MOU is pleased to offer this service. Thank you, and good birding.
The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday, October 30th.
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Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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<div><font color="#000000">This is the Minnesota Birding Report for<b>
Thursday October 23rd</b>.<br>
<br>
As reported on last Monday's update of this tape, a potential ninth
state record<b> SAGE THRASHER</b> was found in Grand Marais, Cook
County and the bird was still present today. It is being seen
primarily in the campground between the ball field and the lake, and
has also been found across the road from the pavilion, along the creek
that runs toward the ball field, and in the bushes at the base of the
western break wall near the green power plant. </font><br>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">And on the 18th, Julian Sellers found a<b>
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER</b> near the entrance to the Schaar's Bluff
area of Spring Lake Regional Park in Dakota County. It was hawking
insects from the utility wires along Idell Road which runs west along
the southern edge of the park. Idell Road goes north from County Road
42 northwest of Hastings. Thanks to Steve Weston for the following
directions: Go east on Dakota County Road 42 from U.S. Highway 52.
After passing state highway 55, look for the sign to Spring Lake Park.
Idell Road is the second left turn off of County Road 42.</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><br>
On the north side of Spirit Lake in Jackson County, a<b> BLACK-HEADED
GULL</b> was reported on the 18th. It frequents the marshes on the
north side of Jackson County Road 2.<br>
<br>
An unidentified<b> IBIS</b> made a quick appearance in Cottonwood,
Lyon County on the 18th. It was seen briefly at Sham Lake, but
departed shortly after being found and has not returned.<br>
<br>
A<b> TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE</b> was at Grand Portage National Monument
in Cook County on the 20th.<br>
<br>
Basic-plumage<b> RED-THROATED LOONS</b> were reported on Lake
Superior; one from Flood Bay in Lake County on the 18th and another at
Stoney Point in St. Louis County on the 19th.</font><br>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">A<b> BLACK SCOTER</b> was seen from Park
Point in Duluth on the 18th, and another was at Paradise Beach in Cook
County on the 19th. Three<b> SURF SCOTERS</b> were in Good Harbor Bay
in Cook County on the 21st.<br>
<br>
Numerous<b> SMITH'S LONGSPURS</b> were at the Red Rock Prairie in
Cottonwood County on the 18th.</font><br>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">This state-wide birding report is brought
to you and financially supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists'
Union (MOU). The MOU is Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club.<br>
<br>
The report is composed from observations generously submitted by MOU
members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this
weekly update by submitting your bird reports to Anthony Hertzel at
axhertzel@sihope.com or by calling the hotline directly at
763-780-8890 and leaving a detailed message.<br>
<br>
MOU members receive this report directly on MOU-net, the club's free
e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone interested. For
information contact David Cahlander at
<david@cahlander.com>.<br>
<br>
MOU members receive the organization's quarterly journal "The
Loon" and the bimonthly magazine, "Minnesota Birding".
For membership information, send an e-mail message to our membership
secretary at moumembers@yahoo.com.<br>
<br>
In cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Tourism, highlights of
this hotline can be now heard at a toll free number which is available
to callers outside the Twin Cities area. The number is
1-800-657-3700.<br>
<br>
The MOU is pleased to offer this service. Thank you, and good
birding.</font><br>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">The next scheduled update of this tape
is<b> Thursday, October 30th</b>.</font></div>
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<div>Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com</div>
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