[mou] MOU RBA 1 April 2004
Anthony X. Hertzel
axhertzel@sihope.com
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 21:03:47 -0600
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday April 1st.
A ROSS'S GOOSE was at the Viola Pond in Rochester Olmsted County on
March 29th. This is along Olmsted County Road 2 about a tenth of a
mile west of state highway 42. Two Ross's Geese were seen in Nobles
County on the 27th, along Nobles County Road 18, two and a half
miles west of Kinbrae; and two more were at the Jackson sewage ponds
in Jackson County on the same day.
On March 27th a SNOWY OWL was reported in southern Renville County.
It was seen along the east side of highway 4 between Renville County
Roads 77 and 39 about a mile north of Fort Ridgely State Park. Warren
Nelson found a SHORT-EARED OWL today along Aitkin County Road 1 about
one half mile north of the Mississippi River diversion channel bridge.
Five GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES were on Jackson County Road 4, three
quarters of a mile west of state highway 86 on the 27th.
The first LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE of the spring was reported March 27th in
Olmsted County. Other birds arriving this past week include all
species of waterfowl, plus COMMON LOON, RED-NECKED GREBE, GREAT
EGRET, AMERICAN COOT, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, WINTER
WREN, RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, FOX SPARROW, WHITE-THROATED SPARROW,
VESPER SPARROW, and EASTERN MEADOWLARK.
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, April 8th.
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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 April 1st</b>.<br>
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A<b> ROSS'S GOOSE</b> was at the Viola Pond in Rochester Olmsted
County on March 29th. This is along Olmsted County Road 2
about a tenth of a mile west of state highway 42. Two<b> Ross's
Geese</b> were seen in Nobles County on the 27th, along Nobles County
Road 18, two and a half miles west of Kinbrae; and two more were at
the Jackson sewage ponds in Jackson County on the same day.<br>
<br>
On March 27th a<b> SNOWY OWL</b> was reported in southern Renville
County. It was seen along the east side of highway 4 between Renville
County Roads 77 and 39 about a mile north of Fort Ridgely State Park.
Warren Nelson found a<b> SHORT-EARED OWL</b> today along Aitkin County
Road 1 about one half mile north of the Mississippi River diversion
channel bridge.<br>
<br>
Five<b> GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES</b> were on Jackson County Road 4, three
quarters of a mile west of state highway 86 on the 27th.<br>
<br>
The first<b> LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE</b> of the spring was reported March
27th in Olmsted County. Other birds arriving this past week include
all species of waterfowl, plus<b> COMMON LOON, RED-NECKED GREBE, GREAT
EGRET, AMERICAN COOT, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, WINTER
WREN, RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, FOX SPARROW, WHITE-THROATED SPARROW,
VESPER SPARROW</b>, and<b> EASTERN MEADOWLARK</b>.<br>
<br>
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>
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<div><font color="#000000">The next scheduled update of this tape
is<b> Thursday, April 8th</b>.</font></div>
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<div>Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com</div>
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