[mou] MOU RBA 1 January 2004
Anthony X. Hertzel
axhertzel@sihope.com
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 22:01:42 -0600
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday January 1st.
Matthew Bribitzer-Stull reported a gray GYRFALCON from the Duluth
Harbor on the 28th. The bird was perched low on some rocks in the
Port Terminal area and then flew to the top of grain elevators across
the harbor in Superior, WI.
On January 1st, a GREAT GRAY OWL was seen by Warren Nelson on the
south side of Aitkin County Road 18 about 1/10th of a mile west of
Pietz's Road.
A HARLEQUIN DUCK was sighted at French River in St. Louis County on
the 31st, actively feeding offshore below the parking area, and the
Harlequin Duck previously reported from Two Harbors, Lake County, was
seen again on the 1st.
On December 28th, a TUFTED TITMOUSE was reported by Jim May from the
Fort Ripley area of Morrison County. The bird has been coming to his
feeder daily since then. Jim lives three miles south of the Crow Wing
County line, 1/2 mile off highway 371, and you can call him for
additional information.
On the 26th, a very late FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen on the Mississippi
River in South St. Paul, Ramsey County.
A CAROLINA WREN was seen on the 26th in western Ramsey County near
the Anoka County border. It was seen in the backyard at a suet feeder
on the 100 block of Stinson Blvd, New Brighton. And an EASTERN TOWHEE
is being seen at Elaine Cole's feeding station also in the New
Brighton area of Ramsey County.
NORTHERN SHRIKES are still being reported in good numbers this fall.
While most reports are from the northern parts of the state, several
birds have been sighted much farther south.
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, January 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 January 1st</b>.<br>
<br>
Matthew Bribitzer-Stull reported a gray<b> GYRFALCON</b> from the
Duluth Harbor on the 28th. The bird was perched low on some rocks in
the Port Terminal area and then flew to the top of grain elevators
across the harbor in Superior, WI.<br>
<br>
On January 1st, a<b> GREAT GRAY OWL</b> was seen by Warren Nelson on
the south side of Aitkin County Road 18 about 1/10th of a mile west of
Pietz's Road.<br>
<br>
A<b> HARLEQUIN DUCK</b> was sighted at French River in St. Louis
County on the 31st, actively feeding offshore below the parking area,
and the<b> Harlequin Duck</b> previously reported from Two Harbors,
Lake County, was seen again on the 1st.<br>
</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">On December 28th, a<b> TUFTED TITMOUSE</b>
was reported by Jim May from the Fort Ripley area of Morrison County.
The bird has been coming to his feeder daily since then. Jim lives
three miles south of the Crow Wing County line, 1/2 mile off highway
371, and you can call him for additional information.</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><br>
On the 26th, a very late<b> FRANKLIN'S GULL</b> was seen on the
Mississippi River in South St. Paul, Ramsey County.</font><br>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">A<b> CAROLINA WREN</b> was seen on the 26th
in western Ramsey County near the Anoka County border. It was seen in
the backyard at a suet feeder on the 100 block of Stinson Blvd, New
Brighton. And an<b> EASTERN TOWHEE</b> is being seen at Elaine Cole's
feeding station also in the New Brighton area of Ramsey
County.</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><b><br>
NORTHERN SHRIKES</b> are still being reported in good numbers this
fall. While most reports are from the northern parts of the state,
several birds have been sighted much farther south.<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>
<font color="#000000"></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">The next scheduled update of this tape
is<b> Thursday, January 8th</b>.</font></div>
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<div>Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com</div>
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