From rjspecht@juno.com Fri Apr 1 00:45:44 2005
From: rjspecht@juno.com (Richard J Specht)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 18:45:44 -0600
Subject: [mou] Today's birds
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Jeanne and I just got back from a trip so this was the first day in a few
weeks we got a chance to bird in the area. This morning I went to the
horse ranch side of Lebanon Hills Regional Park and saw my first:
@ Song Sparrows
@ Golden-crowned Kinglets
@ Red-winged Blackbirds
@ Eastern Bluebirds
This afternoon Jeanne and I checked the 140th street marsh which was
partially open, Spring Lake Park, and Lake Rebecca in Hastings and saw:
@ Song Sparrow
@ Eastern Bluebird
@ 13 species of waterfowl
@ Gryfalcon - fly by at the corner of HW 55 and C0 42
@ Northern Flickers - several
@ Red-bellied woodpeckers
and other expected birds.
Rick Specht
From markfalcon@comcast.net Fri Apr 1 00:57:41 2005
From: markfalcon@comcast.net (markfalcon@comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:57:41 +0000
Subject: [mou] Peregrine Downtown
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A Peregrine was observed today on the top of the federal building north of the City Hall building in Minneapolis. There appears to be an observation deck on the SE corner of the building bordered with a steel railing, on which the Peregrine perched, facing City Hall. This was at 5 pm. I still wish they were called Duck Hawks, I remember as a boy, it was my greatest wish to see one, finally got my wish at Kittatinny Ridge in PA one fall day - Hawk Mountain. I can see it as clearly as I did then.
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN
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A Peregrine was observed today on the top of the federal building north of the City Hall building in Minneapolis. There appears to be an observation deck on the SE corner of the building bordered with a steel railing, on which the Peregrine perched, facing City Hall. This was at 5 pm. I still wish they were called Duck Hawks, I remember as a boy, it was my greatest wish to see one, finally got my wish at Kittatinny Ridge in PA one fall day - Hawk Mountain. I can see it as clearly as I did then.
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN
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From axhertzel@sihope.com Fri Apr 1 01:02:39 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony X. Hertzel)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:02:39 -0600
Subject: [mou] MOU RBA 31 March 2005
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, March 31st.
As of March 26th, the gray-morph GYRFALCON was still in northeastern
Dakota County. It was most recently reported by Becky Lystig on 200th
Street just east of Fischer Avenue.
Karl Bardon reported an adult CALIFORNIA GULL on the 30th, in a field
in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County. He found it on the south side
of 117th Street, a quarter of a mile west of U.S. Highway 52. On the
28th, he found a male EURASIAN WIGEON in Winona County, at the
Verchota Landing to the Mississippi River, along the Prairie Island
Road. This is just east of Minnesota City.
GREAT GRAY OWLS and NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are still easy to find across
northern Minnesota, especially in Aitkin County and Pine County. Many
observers still report finding multiple Great Gray Owls along Aitkin
County Roads 1, 4, 22, and 73, and along state highway 65. A Great
Gray Owl has been seen seen at West Medicine Lake Park in Hennepin
County since the mid February.
Paul Lehman found a sub-adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL in the Pine
Bend area of Dakota County on the 31st.
Unusual was the possible PRAIRIE FALCON seen on the 27th from the
Sax-Zim Bog area of St. Louis County. It was reported about two
hundred yards west of the junction of Arkola Avenue and County Road
7. This is both an unusual location and date for this species.
A flock of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS was reported by Jim Browning from the
Carlos State Park picnic area campground in Douglas County on March
27th.
I also have recent reports of TUNDRA SWAN, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, COMMON
LOON, PIED-BILLED GREBE, GREAT BLUE HERON, GREAT EGRET, TURKEY
VULTURE, EASTERN PHOEBE, TREE SWALLOW, AMERICAN PIPIT, LOGGERHEAD
SHRIKE, EASTERN BLUEBIRD, SONG SPARROW, HARRIS'S SPARROW, FOX
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
mou@cbs.umn.edu 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
organization's free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone
interested. For information visit our web site at
http://cbs.umn.edu/~mou/listservice.html.
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 7th.
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MOU RBA 31 March 2005
This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, March
31st.
As of March 26th, the gray-morph
GYRFALCON was still in northeastern Dakota County. It was
most recently reported by Becky Lystig on 200th Street just east of
Fischer Avenue.
Karl Bardon reported an adult CALIFORNIA
GULL on the 30th, in a field in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota
County. He found it on the south side of 117th Street, a quarter of a
mile west of U.S. Highway 52. On the 28th, he found a male EURASIAN WIGEON in Winona County, at
the Verchota Landing to the Mississippi River, along the Prairie
Island Road. This is just east of Minnesota City.
GREAT GRAY OWLS and NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are still easy to
find across northern Minnesota, especially in Aitkin County and Pine
County. Many observers still report finding multiple Great Gray Owls along Aitkin County
Roads 1, 4, 22, and 73, and along state highway 65. A Great Gray Owl has been seen seen at
West Medicine Lake Park in Hennepin County since the mid February.
Paul Lehman found a sub-adult LESSER
BLACK-BACKED GULL in the Pine Bend area of Dakota County on
the 31st.
Unusual was the possible PRAIRIE
FALCON seen on the 27th from the Sax-Zim Bog area of St.
Louis County. It was reported about two hundred yards west of the
junction of Arkola Avenue and County Road 7. This is both an unusual
location and date for this species.
A flock of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS
was reported by Jim Browning from the Carlos State Park picnic area
campground in Douglas County on March 27th.
I also have recent reports of TUNDRA
SWAN, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, COMMON LOON, PIED-BILLED GREBE, GREAT BLUE
HERON, GREAT EGRET, TURKEY VULTURE, EASTERN PHOEBE, TREE SWALLOW,
AMERICAN PIPIT, LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE, EASTERN BLUEBIRD, SONG SPARROW,
HARRIS'S SPARROW, FOX 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
mou@cbs.umn.edu 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
organization's free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone
interested. For information visit our web site at
http://cbs.umn.edu/~mou/listservice.html.
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
7th.
--
Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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From tnejbell@comcast.net Fri Apr 1 02:16:14 2005
From: tnejbell@comcast.net (tnejbell@comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:16:14 +0000
Subject: [mou] Wetlands Rally
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It has been suggested that if MOU had a banner we could display at the Wetlands Rally on Saturday afternoon at the State Capitol, it would advertise our presence and identify a place for members to gather. If anyone has one, or can make one, bring it or let us know and someone can retrieve it.
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Tom Bell
5868 Pioneer Road South
Saint Paul Park MN 55071
651 459-4150
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It has been suggested that if MOU had a banner we could display at the Wetlands Rally on Saturday afternoon at the State Capitol, it would advertise our presence and identify a place for members to gather. If anyone has one, or can make one, bring it or let us know and someone can retrieve it.
-- Tom Bell 5868 Pioneer Road South Saint Paul Park MN 55071 651 459-4150
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From BobHoltz1933@aol.com Fri Apr 1 03:16:29 2005
From: BobHoltz1933@aol.com (BobHoltz1933@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:16:29 EST
Subject: [mou] Waseca County
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Al Batt and I birded Waseca County today from 8:15-1:45. Missed a few which
must have been there, but did find 58 species. That included:
Common Loon
Great Egret
14 Waterfowl species
Northern Flicker (many)
Eastern Phoebe
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Fox Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bob Holtz
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hich must have been there, but did find 58 species. That included:
Common Loon
Great Egret
14 Waterfowl species
Northern Flicker (many)
Eastern Phoebe
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Fox Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bob Holtz
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From sharonks@mn.rr.com Fri Apr 1 03:22:40 2005
From: sharonks@mn.rr.com (Sharon Stiteler)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:22:40 -0600
Subject: [mou] Exotic Species Law
Message-ID:
I just found this on the Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota site. I
honestly have very mixed feelings about this and I'm not posting this to
start a debate. But as a community VERY interested in birds I thought
people on these lists might want to read and comment to the address at the
end of the message:
The U.S. Congress just passed two identical bills of importance to
bluebirders. The bills reauthorize the soon -to- expire Migratory Bird
Treaty Act, and added clarification to specifically state that invasive,
exotic species are NOT federally protected. This overruled a recent court
decision which interpreted the act as including exotic species. With this
strong new federal interpretation of the act, states may now be able to add
language to their own rules and statutes regarding state=B9s control of exoti=
c
species.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) is right now in the
process of reviewing their rules, and has asked for comments. Of particular
interests to us is statute 84D.12, subd,3 under Rule #6216, which states
that it is illegal to introduce certain regulated or prohibited exotic
species into the state. The Bluebird Recovery Program urges people to write
and request two changes:
1. Include the exotic house sparrow and European starling in the
regulated invasive species category, and
2. change the wording of statute 84D.12, subd 3 (which states that it is
illegal to introduce regulated exotic invasive species), to include the
words =B3or release=B2.
With these two changes, it would be illegal in Minnesota to rehabilitate
house sparrows and release them again into the wild (or trap them and
release). Hundreds of volunteer hours and donations are spent by
rehabilitating centers in treating and releasing house sparrows. Over 700
house sparrows and starlings were released last year by just one rehab
center.
Help stop this cycle of releasing rehabilitated house sparrows which in tur=
n
cause death or injury to our native song birds, some of which may survive t=
o
be treated by rehabilitation centers!
Some of the DNR rules were adopted by emergency power given to them to act
quickly when invasive species appear, to prevent further spread. The DNR
needs to make permanent these rules, and can do so without having to go
through the legislature.
Comments should be submitted by April 1 in writing, by phone, or by email
to:
Steve Hirsch
Division of Ecological Services, MN DNR
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4025
Phone: 651-297-4928
Email steve.hirsch@dnr.state.mn.us
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Sharon Stiteler
Minneapolis, MN
www.birdchick.com
From drbenson@cpinternet.com Fri Apr 1 04:20:17 2005
From: drbenson@cpinternet.com (David Benson)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:20:17 -0600
Subject: [mou] Duluth RBA 3/31/05
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This is the Duluth Birding Report for Thursday, March 31, sponsored by
the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
The telephone number of this report will change on around April 14 to
218-834-2858.
Robbye Johnson and Shawn Putz found a 3rd-winter GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL
near the Superior, Wisconsin landfill on the 26th; no reports of the
bird since then.
Scott Wolfe reported a small group of HOODED MERGANSERS at Minnesota
Point on the 27th, and today, at the flooded soccer field at the
recreation area, there were also 12 NORTHERN SHOVELERS, 2 GADWALL, and
2 AMERICAN WIGEONS. Jim Lind saw an EASTERN BLUEBIRD in Two Harbors on
the 27th and a KILLDEER on the 25th.
Frank Nicoletti reported that the West Skyline Hawk Count tallied 684
BALD EAGLES on the 28th for a season total of 1910 so far. On the same
day, he saw a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK. On the 26th, he saw two SANDHILL
CRANES, and on the 28th, two GREAT BLUE HERONS.
Molly Hoffman reported that three HARLEQUIN DUCKS, including a male in
breeding plumage, are still around Grand Marais. Cathy Winkler reported
CEDAR WAXWINGS from Lester Park on the 25th.
GREAT GRAY OWLS are still abundant in Aitkin Cty, particularly along
Cty Rd 16 south of the town of Tamarack. Also along this road, Sparky
Stensaas found 5 SHARP-TAILED GROUSE, 2.5 miles north of Lawler, on the
24th. John Anderson reported a SNOWY OWL from along Hwy 65, 7 miles
south of the jct. with Hwy 210. Cindy Butler Risen found a BOREAL OWL
along Aitkin Cty Rd 31, 2.5 miles west of Cty Rd 6.
Ben Yokel had a HOARY REDPOLL at his feeders near Melrude, and Kim
Eckert reported that a Hoary is still coming to the feeder along the
Stanley Rd (Cty Rd 9) west of Two Harbors and just north of Hwy 61.
Both an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER and BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKERS are
still being seen along McDavitt Rd in Sax-Zim.
The next scheduled update of this report will be on Thursday, April 7.
The telephone number of the Duluth Rare Bird Alert is currently
218-728-5030. However, my last regular compilation of the report will
be next week, April 7, and then Jim Lind will take over at
218-834-2858. Information about bird sightings may be left following
the recorded message.
The Duluth Birding Report is sponsored and funded by the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) as a service to its members. For more
information on the MOU, either write us c/o the Bell Museum to
mou@cbs.umn.edu, or visit the MOU web site at mou.mn.org.
From rongreen@charter.net Fri Apr 1 11:46:19 2005
From: rongreen@charter.net (Ron Green)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 05:46:19 -0600
Subject: [mou] Winona GGO Still Around
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Can anyone provide me with an update on the GGO that was hanging around =
Winona, and if it is still there and where it is normally located? I am =
heading there with my tomorrow and my boss is going with me to the =
Wabasha Eagle Center and was hoping to see one.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Ron Green
http://www.greensphotoimages.com/gallery
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normally located? I am heading there with my tomorrow and my boss is =
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me to the Wabasha Eagle Center and was hoping to see one.
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From two-jays@att.net Fri Apr 1 14:11:56 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:11:56 -0600
Subject: [mou] Exotic Species Law
In-Reply-To:
References:
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As one who maintains a bluebird trail of 30 nest boxes and who has been
active in the national bluebirding community for seven years, I endorse
the position stated by Steve Hirsch of the Minnesota DNR. I already
have written him to encourage adoption of this change, and I urge you
to do the same. Here is what Mr. Hirsch says at the end of the message
Ms. Stiteler posted:
"Help stop this cycle of releasing rehabilitated house sparrows which
in turn
cause death or injury to our native song birds, some of which may
survive to
be treated by rehabilitation centers!"
Rehab centers (think of the current efforts of The Raptor Center to
raise money) have no fewer difficulties raising needed funds than do
other non-profits. To spend those limited funds on treatment of
invasive and foreign bird species that do harm to native bird species
makes no sense at all. My bluebird nest boxes lost 12 bluebird eggs
and/or hatchlings to House Sparrow predation last year. I trap and kill
House Sparrows when I can. I cannot imagine the rationale of treating
injured House Sparrows (and European Starlings) and releasing them so
they can kill more (for example) bluebirds. All of Minnesota's
cavity-nesting bird species can be harmed by the competition offered by
House Sparrows and starlings for nesting sites. Cavity nesters have
enough problems just finding suitable places to nest. They do not need
to compete with invasive species, particularly those on which rehab
money has been spent.
Jim Williams
Wayzata
From bluejay@lauraerickson.com Fri Apr 1 14:20:49 2005
From: bluejay@lauraerickson.com (Laura Erickson)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 08:20:49 -0600
Subject: [mnbird] Re: [mou] Exotic Species Law
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References:
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When I did rehabbing, twice I was given House Sparrows, once a baby
starling, and once a baby pigeon. I'm one of those people who can be too
empathetic with birds, and would never have been able to kill these
individual birds. But as one who is genuinely empathetic, I could never
have released them into the wild, either, where they would most assuredly
have caused problems for native birds. One of the sparrows died of its
injuries very quickly. The other I kept as a pet, as I did with the
starling. Mortimer the Starling was a delightful house pet, delighting my
children with his imitations--he lived to be 9 years old. And Bernice the
Pigeon lived a long life here, too. Except for the starling, which I knew
I wanted to keep as a pet to learn more about their vocalizations, none of
these birds had been correctly identified by the person bringing it to
me. (The person who brought me Bernice actually thought he was a Barn Owl!)
Like domesticated cats, exotic birds do NOT belong outdoors in North
America. Period.
Laura Erickson
Duluth, MN
Producer, "For the Birds" radio program
There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of
birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of
nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.
--Rachel Carson
From ajjoppru@wiktel.com Fri Apr 1 03:11:33 2005
From: ajjoppru@wiktel.com (Jeanie Joppru)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:11:33 -0600
Subject: [mou] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Friday, April 1, 2005
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This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Friday, April 1, 2005
sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may
also hear this report by calling (218) 847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
Spring has finally come to northwest Minnesota! The snow is fast
melting, water puddles are everywhere, and migrants are coming waves.
Most observers this week reported a very large movement of CANADA GEESE,
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, and SNOW GEESE, some swans, and raptors.
Common summer residents such as NORTHERN HARRIERS, RED-TAILED HAWKS,
AMERICAN KESTRELS, SANDHILL CRANES, KILLDEER, AMERICAN ROBINS,
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS, and WESTERN MEADOWLARKS topped almost everyone's
list this week. Many species of ducks are appearing in the southern
parts of the area, and smaller numbers are being seen in northern parts
of the region.
Topping the list of more unusual birds to find in the northwest was the
NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD seen by Bill Unzen on the campus of BSU in Bemidji,
Beltrami County on March 31st.
Heidi Ferguson, while birding in the southern part of our area in
Wilkin, Otter Tail, Grant, Traverse, and Stevens Counties on March 26th
observed very large flocks of geese on the move. In addition , in
Wilkin County, she found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS, AMERICAN TREE
SPARROWS, and WESTERN MEADOWLARKS.
Tom Smith saw an AMERICAN KESTREL in Otter Tail County on March 24th.
Dan and Sandy Thimgan reported TRUMPETER SWAN, GREEN-WINGED TEAL,
RING-NECKED DUCK, HOODED MERGANSER, COMMON MERGANSER, KILLDEER, and
RING-BILLED GULL on the 27th. On the 29th, they added WOOD DUCK,
GADWALL, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, BUFFLEHEAD, and RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. Alma
Ronningen reported EASTERN BLUEBIRD, SONG SPARROW, DARK-EYED JUNCO, and
COMMON GRACKLE on the 29th. LESSER SCAUP and WESTERN MEADOWLARK were
seen on March 31st.
Susan Wiste, reporting from Douglas County, saw a DARK-EYED JUNCO on the
26th. On March 27th, she saw a COOPER'S HAWK, and BROWN CREEPER. Other
birds mentioned by Susan included NORTHERN SHOVELER, WILD TURKEY,
KILLDEER, AMERICAN ROBIN, and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. Beau Shroyer reported a
MERLIN on March 27th , AMERICAN BLACK DUCK, and RED-BREASTED MERGANSER
at West Lake Cowdry Road on the 31st.
Dave Hochhalter in Becker County on March 27th, saw SNOW GEESE,
RED-TAILED HAWK, NORTHERN CARDINALS, and PURPLE FINCH among others.
Martin Keuhne reported four TRUMPETER SWANS, and AMERICAN ROBINS. Sally
Nestor reported a large group of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS in Detroit Lakes on
the 31st.
This week in Polk County, Diana Morkassel observed SANDHILL CRANES near
the Wetlands, Pines, and Prairies Audubon Sanctuary on March 29th, while
Donna and Leon Thoreson watched over 4000 of them on the 31st near the
intersection of 150 Ave. SW and 360St. SW. Nine swans were seen east of
the Warren airport. Nathaniel Emery reported WESTERN MEADOWLARK in the
county on March 25th. On the 27th, he reported NORTHERN PINTAIL,
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE, GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN, KILLDEER, and LAPLAND
LONGSPUR. Shelley Steva and I saw a GREAT GRAY OWL in the Gully Fen
along CR 2 and refound the NORTHERN HAWK OWL there on March 26th. Also
in the county was a NORTHERN SHRIKE. At the Crookston wastewater
treatment ponds, Nathaniel Emery found 3 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE ,
three MALLARDS, and hundreds of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS.
In Red Lake County on March 27th, we found a pair of TRUMPETER SWANS,
GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS, SANDHILL CRANES, COMMON RAVENS near their
last year's nest, and a GREAT GRAY OWL near Huot.
In Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Zeann Linder reported an
AMERICAN ROBIN on March 25th which has now been joined by many more;
Shelley Steva saw a GREAT BLUE HERON flying over the city that day. A
BALD EAGLE was seen by Andy Joppru a mile west of MN 32 along CR 3 on
Wednesday.
Alice Sather reported a WESTERN MEADOWLARK in Marshall County on March
27th and SANDHILL CRANES on the 29th. Linda Johnson saw 102 TUNDRA SWANS
near Newfolden on the 29th. Gary Tischer at Agassiz NWR reported
BUFFLEHEAD, HOODED MERGANSER, and GREAT BLUE HERON on March 29. He also
had a report from Terry Dahl of an early RUDDY DUCK on March 29. On the
30th, a SNOW BUNTING was seen on the refuge. COMMON GOLDENEYE , and the
first AMERICAN WOODCOCK were seen on March 30 at the refuge.
Pat Rice in Beltrami County had DARK-EYED JUNCOS, and EVENING GROSBEAKS
at her feeder on March 26th. Shawn Conrad found GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET
and a BOREAL CHICKADEE in the Chippewa National Forest east of Blackduck
on March 25th. On the 28th, Pat Rice reported a BROAD-WINGED HAWK over
Bemidji, and an EASTERN BLUEBIRD. Pat Rice reported WOOD DUCK,
RING-BILLED GULL, PIED-BILLED GREBE, and EASTERN BLUEBIRD on March 30.
Bill Unzen also reported KILLDEER, COMMON GRACKLE, and AMERICAN ROBIN
among the newer arrivals.=20
Pat Rice was at Mud Goose WMA in Cass County on March 30 where she saw
GREATER SCAUP, HOODED MERGANSER, COMMON GOLDENEYE, and GREAT BLUE HERON.
Roseau County birds reported by Judy Meredith included a MERLIN in
Roseau, and two GREAT GRAY OWLS along MN 310 north of Roseau on the
27th. From Melanie Torkelson at the Roseau River WMA comes a report that
includes SNOW GOOSE, GREAT BLUE HERON, SANDHILL CRANE, AMERICAN
WOODCOCK, SWAINSON'S HAWK, GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET, and WESTERN
MEADOWLARK.
Thanks to Susan Wiste, Diana Morkassel, Alice Sather, Linda Johnson, Dan
and Sandy Thimgan, Dave Hochhalter, Judy Meredith, Nathaniel Emery, Pat
Rice, Shawn Conrad, Zeann Linder, Heidi Ferguson, Tom Smith, Gretchen
Mehmel, Shelley Steva, Bill Unzen, Beau Shroyer, Sally Nestor, Donna and
Leon Thoreson, Melanie Torkelson, Gary Tischer, and Martin Keuhne for
their reports.
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than
Thursday each week, at ajjoppru@wiktel.com OR call the Detroit Lakes
Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders
please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took
place. When reporting by email please put "NW Bird Report" in the
subject line of your message. The next scheduled update of this report
is Friday, April 8, 2005.
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From steve.hirsch@dnr.state.mn.us Fri Apr 1 15:13:31 2005
From: steve.hirsch@dnr.state.mn.us (Steve Hirsch)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 09:13:31 -0600
Subject: [mou] Exotic Species Law
Message-ID:
Dear Mr. Williams:
I need to clarify that the Minnesota DNR has not yet taken a position
on the issue of whether house sparrows or European starlings should be
classified as regulated invasive species. The words attributed to me in
the email below were not written by me.
The DNR will be looking at all of the input we received on this issue
as well as other information before deciding whether or not to propose a
change in the status of house sparrows and European starlings.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Steve Hirsch
Minnesota DNR
(651) 297-4918
>>> Jim Williams 4/1/2005 8:11:56 AM >>>
As one who maintains a bluebird trail of 30 nest boxes and who has been
active in the national bluebirding community for seven years, I endorse
the position stated by Steve Hirsch of the Minnesota DNR. I already
have written him to encourage adoption of this change, and I urge you
to do the same. Here is what Mr. Hirsch says at the end of the message
Ms. Stiteler posted:
"Help stop this cycle of releasing rehabilitated house sparrows which
in turn
cause death or injury to our native song birds, some of which may
survive to
be treated by rehabilitation centers!"
Rehab centers (think of the current efforts of The Raptor Center to
raise money) have no fewer difficulties raising needed funds than do
other non-profits. To spend those limited funds on treatment of
invasive and foreign bird species that do harm to native bird species
makes no sense at all. My bluebird nest boxes lost 12 bluebird eggs
and/or hatchlings to House Sparrow predation last year. I trap and kill
House Sparrows when I can. I cannot imagine the rationale of treating
injured House Sparrows (and European Starlings) and releasing them so
they can kill more (for example) bluebirds. All of Minnesota's
cavity-nesting bird species can be harmed by the competition offered by
House Sparrows and starlings for nesting sites. Cavity nesters have
enough problems just finding suitable places to nest. They do not need
to compete with invasive species, particularly those on which rehab
money has been spent.
Jim Williams
Wayzata
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From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Fri Apr 1 16:16:31 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 10:16:31 -0600
Subject: [mou] Probable Loggerhead Shrike
Message-ID: <001c01c536d6$2ae4b4e0$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
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Had a probable Loggerhead Shrike this morning in Sherburne NWR along =
Highway 3 (about one mile west past the first CR 70 intersection, along =
the south side of the road in a very open area).
"Probable" because: 1) Bins look only from 50-60 yards, as I set up the =
scope, it vamoosed; and 2) this would be my first in 11 years of birding =
(unusual bird in WI, my former stomping grounds).
The mask was larger than I'm used to seeing, noted the white area under =
the cheek, and the bird "looked different" than the dozens of Northerns =
I've seen over the years. However, would not swear to this ID in a =
court of law.
Good birding!
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
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Good birding!
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne =
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From jgreen@d.umn.edu Fri Apr 1 18:06:51 2005
From: jgreen@d.umn.edu (John Green)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:06:51 -0600 (Central Standard Time)
Subject: [mou] Breeding Bird Survey Volunteers Needed
Message-ID:
This is a joint message from Jan Green and Bob Janssen
The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), coordinated by the USGS Patuxent Wildlife
Research Center (www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/), is the best long-term database
for bird populations in North America. The survey started in 1967 and
provides data for breeding species distribution, abundance and trends.
There are 84 routes in Minnesota. In recent years coverage has ranged
from 70% to 80%. This is a call for volunteers to survey the following
vacant routes. Many of these last year were run by Noel Cutright from
Wisconsin as a special project. For several routes in north-central
Minnesota he counted 60-75 species. We need volunteers to duplicate those
counts this year. The open routes with the county of their starting point
are listed below. For the route positions on a map of Minnesots go to
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/results/routemaps/index.cfm and then choose
the Minnesota link. Each route is to be run on a single day in June.
005 Chandler Murray
017 Knapp Wright
021 Chokio Stevens
030 Tenney Wilkin
041 Oklee Red Lake
044 Wylie Red Lake
046 Little Fork Koochiching
049 Erie Pennington
060 Franklin Renville
061 Tracy Lyon
066 Chokio Stevens
075 Blackduck Itasca
078 Glendale St. Louis (north)
139 Cass Lake Cass
140 Nebish Beltrami
We have both run a route for over 35 years and can attest to how
rewarding it can be. There is a sense of discovery for what species you
will find (hear actually) and the satisfaction you gain from the detailed
knowledge of one slice of Minnesota's terrain that you can call your own.
Documenting trends over time, especially as land use and bird populations
change, also is very important.
If you want to volunteer for one of the open routes, please contact Bob
Janssen who is Minnesota's BBS coordinator by email (RBJanssen@aol.com) or
by phone (952-974-0735). If you want more information about the Breeding
Bird Survey, go to the web site given above.
Jan Green
From sharonks@mn.rr.com Fri Apr 1 18:13:26 2005
From: sharonks@mn.rr.com (sharonks@mn.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:13:26 -0600
Subject: [mou] Re: Exotic Species Law
Message-ID: <2245f01224895e.224895e2245f01@rdc-kc.rr.com>
I am really appreciating the civil discussion about this issue. There are so many angles to this. One of my concerns is that if people take the house sparrows or starlings to a rehab center and are told that the birds can't be released, will people start keeping them as pets? Also, will it turn kids off to wildlife that are told that the house sparrow or starling they brought in can't be helped?
I'm not asking these questions to start a fight, I'm just trying to work my way through this. I know all too well the damage that house sparrows cause, I remember finding a freshly killed adult nuthatch with a puncture mark in the back of its head. I looked up and found a nest hole with a sparrow sticking out of it.
I can see that there's an argument for not wasting funds that a rehab facility gets on exotic species but most people bring in exotic species and give donations as a result. Could rehab facilities still survive if they lose the donations that come in with exotic species? So if rehab places have to close as a result wouldn't that be worse?
Again, I'm not trying to start fights, I'm just working my way through this.
Sharon Stiteler
Minneapolis, MN
www.birdchick.com
From jwbarrett10@msn.com Fri Apr 1 18:25:33 2005
From: jwbarrett10@msn.com (Jim Barrett)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:25:33 -0600
Subject: [mou] Merlins in Morgan Park (Duluth)
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A pair of Merlins was observed mating (I looked away, obviously!) at =
the top of a tall spruce tree in Morgan Park this morning. First ones =
seen here this spring.=20
Jim Barrett
Duluth
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From bluejay@lauraerickson.com Fri Apr 1 18:31:50 2005
From: bluejay@lauraerickson.com (Laura Erickson)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:31:50 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [mou] Re: Exotic Species Law
In-Reply-To: <2245f01224895e.224895e2245f01@rdc-kc.rr.com>
References: <2245f01224895e.224895e2245f01@rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <2032.65.102.105.33.1112380310.squirrel@65.102.105.33>
I don't think "most" people bring in exotic birds, though obviously a
significant number of people do. Every facility has to do a certain
amount of "triage," and the care of some rare, threatened, or endangered
species is obviously given priority over that for more common species.
All rehab facilities have to have delicate ways to telling people that a
given bird doesn't have a very good chance of survival, and apparently
many facilities also have ways of explaining that they can't care for
every bird, and can't take some species--I've heard from many people over
the years who found an injured Ring-billed Gull and couldn't find a rehab
facility that would take it. Most people DO understand that with a tight
budget, rehabbers have to prioritize. And as with birders and all
conservationists, rehab facilities do bear a responsibility to provide
some public education. There are gentle but clear ways of discussing the
problems with exotic species, and maybe making the case that a facility
just can't take care of pet birds and other exotics. The nice thing about
a fairly strict law is that rehab facilities will have an extra cushion of
protection--Sorry--the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service doesn't allow us to
take care of that species because it's not a native bird, and as an
invasive exotic species causes too many problems for native birds. When I
was a rehabber, it was against federal law for me to care for any game
species. I think that was harder to explain than this would be.
It's always been legal to keep starlings, house sparrows, and pigeons as
pets. I'd rather people kept these than imported exotic parrots, so I
don't see this as a problem. Again, it's important for us to ALWAYS be
promoting education of these difficult issues.
Laura Erickson
Duluth, MN
Staff Ornithologist
Binoculars.com
www.birderblog.com
There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds.
There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of
nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the
winter.
--Rachel Carson
> I am really appreciating the civil discussion about this issue. There are
> so many angles to this. One of my concerns is that if people take the
> house sparrows or starlings to a rehab center and are told that the birds
> can't be released, will people start keeping them as pets? Also, will it
> turn kids off to wildlife that are told that the house sparrow or starling
> they brought in can't be helped?
>
> I'm not asking these questions to start a fight, I'm just trying to work
> my way through this. I know all too well the damage that house sparrows
> cause, I remember finding a freshly killed adult nuthatch with a puncture
> mark in the back of its head. I looked up and found a nest hole with a
> sparrow sticking out of it.
>
> I can see that there's an argument for not wasting funds that a rehab
> facility gets on exotic species but most people bring in exotic species
> and give donations as a result. Could rehab facilities still survive if
> they lose the donations that come in with exotic species? So if rehab
> places have to close as a result wouldn't that be worse?
>
> Again, I'm not trying to start fights, I'm just working my way through
> this.
>
> Sharon Stiteler
> Minneapolis, MN
> www.birdchick.com
>
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From MMARTELL@audubon.org Fri Apr 1 20:22:31 2005
From: MMARTELL@audubon.org (MARTELL, Mark)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:22:31 -0500
Subject: [mou] Peregrine Downtown
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A pair of peregrines nested on City Hall last year.
=20
Let's hope a "Duck Hawk" buzzes us at the rally tomorrow.
=20
See you all there.
=20
Mark Martell=20
Director of Bird Conservation=20
Audubon Minnesota=20
2357 Ventura Drive #106=20
St. Paul, MN 55125=20
651-739-9332=20
651-731-1330 (FAX)=20
-----Original Message-----
From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On =
Behalf Of markfalcon@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:58 PM
To: MOU net; MN bird
Subject: [mou] Peregrine Downtown
A Peregrine was observed today on the top of the federal building north =
of the City Hall building in Minneapolis. There appears to be an =
observation deck on the SE corner of the building bordered with a steel =
railing, on which the Peregrine perched, facing City Hall. This was at =
5 pm. I still wish they were called Duck Hawks, I remember as a boy, it =
was my greatest wish to see one, finally got my wish at Kittatinny Ridge =
in PA one fall day - Hawk Mountain. I can see it as clearly as I did =
then.=20
=20
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN=20
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A pair=20
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Let's=20
hope a "Duck Hawk" buzzes us at the rally tomorrow.
See=20
you all there.
Mark Martell Director of Bird Conservation Audubon=20
Minnesota 2357 Ventura Drive =
#106=20
St. Paul, MN 55125 651-739-9332 651-731-1330 (FAX)=20
A Peregrine was observed today on the top of the federal building =
north=20
of the City Hall building in Minneapolis. There appears to be an =
observation=20
deck on the SE corner of the building bordered with a steel =
railing, on=20
which the Peregrine perched, facing City Hall. This was at 5 pm. =
I still=20
wish they were called Duck Hawks, I remember as a boy, it was my =
greatest wish=20
to see one, finally got my wish at Kittatinny Ridge in PA one fall =
day -=20
Hawk Mountain. I can see it as clearly as I did then.
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN
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From Timmerman@southwestmsu.edu Fri Apr 1 20:32:59 2005
From: Timmerman@southwestmsu.edu (Timmerman, Janet)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:32:59 -0600
Subject: [mou] I stand corrected
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Ok, thanks to Steve Weston for giving me additional information about =
red-shafted Northern Flickers. My previous post should read "Possible =
Red-shafted Northern Flicker in Murray County." I still need to see it =
close enough to discern whether or not it has a red crescent on the nape =
of the neck.
Janet T.
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thanks to Steve=20
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Flickers.=20
My previous post should read "Possible Red-shafted Northern Flicker in =
Murray=20
County." I still need to see it close enough to discern whether or not =
it has a=20
red crescent on the nape of the neck.
Janet=20
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From MMARTELL@audubon.org Fri Apr 1 20:30:53 2005
From: MMARTELL@audubon.org (MARTELL, Mark)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:30:53 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wetlands Rally
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MOU is sharing a booth with Audubon MN, feel free to bring a banner and =
mingle with us. Our booth is on the east end of MLK drive.
=20
Mark Martell=20
Director of Bird Conservation=20
Audubon Minnesota=20
2357 Ventura Drive #106=20
St. Paul, MN 55125=20
651-739-9332=20
651-731-1330 (FAX)=20
-----Original Message-----
From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On =
Behalf Of tnejbell@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:16 PM
To: MOU Net
Subject: [mou] Wetlands Rally
It has been suggested that if MOU had a banner we could display at the =
Wetlands Rally on Saturday afternoon at the State Capitol, it would =
advertise our presence and identify a place for members to gather. If =
anyone has one, or can make one, bring it or let us know and someone can =
retrieve it.=20
=20
--
Tom Bell=20
5868 Pioneer Road South=20
Saint Paul Park MN 55071=20
651 459-4150
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us. Our booth is on the east end of MLK drive.
Mark Martell Director of Bird Conservation Audubon=20
Minnesota 2357 Ventura Drive =
#106=20
St. Paul, MN 55125 651-739-9332 651-731-1330 (FAX)=20
-----Original Message----- From: =
mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu=20
[mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On Behalf Of=20
tnejbell@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:16 =
PM To: MOU Net Subject: [mou] Wetlands=20
Rally
It has been suggested that if MOU had a banner we could display =
at the=20
Wetlands Rally on Saturday afternoon at the State Capitol, it would =
advertise=20
our presence and identify a place for members to gather. If anyone has =
one, or=20
can make one, bring it or let us know and someone can retrieve it. =
-- Tom Bell 5868 Pioneer =
Road South=20
Saint Paul Park MN 55071 651 =
459-4150
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From rm@flyspy.com Fri Apr 1 16:47:37 2005
From: rm@flyspy.com (Robert Metcalf)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:47:37 -0600
Subject: [mou] Help identifying a bird
Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20050401104117.047604d8@216.206.99.5>
Hi all,
I'm a rare lurker here. Time to post something. I live in South Minneapolis
and just spotted a hawk outside my house eating something red and bloody in
the tree. A few feet away was a smaller version that would hop on the back
of the larger one and try to get some food, then hop back to the branch.
I grabbed my Peterson field guide and was able to narrow it down to either
Sharp-Shinned Hawk or a Cooper's Hawk. The tail looked rounded but I'm not
sure (being a neophyte). Has any one else seen this in South Minneapolis
and can someone help identify this beautiful species?
Regards,
Rob.
From birdnird@yahoo.com Fri Apr 1 21:11:38 2005
From: birdnird@yahoo.com (Terence Brashear)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:11:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [mou] Re: Color Marked Scaup
In-Reply-To:
Message-ID: <20050401211138.25716.qmail@web50302.mail.yahoo.com>
Jeff
If you could post a link to the scaup image that would
be helpful. As a rule we do not send out attachments
to the list.
Regards,
Terry Brashear
Co-Moderator MOU-NET
--- Jeff Lawrence
wrote:
> Please look for lesser scaup with colored nasal
> saddles!
>
> Researchers from Louisiana State University, the
> Minnesota Department
> of Natural Resources and other cooperating agencies
> are once again
> asking for help in tracking color-coded ducks as
> they migrate through
> the Upper Midwest.
> The scaup were captured and marked in Pool 19 of the
> Mississippi River
> near Hamilton, Illinois. Colored plastic tags, or
> nasal saddles, have
> been attached to the bills of each scaup.
> Observations of these marked
> birds will help researchers learn more about
> migratory corridors and the
> birds' movement across the Upper Midwest.
>
> The researchers are soliciting help from the public
> to help look for
> color-marked scaup; they will be mailing out an
> original scaup art print
> as a reward to participants with confirmed
> sightings.
> If you see a color-marked scaup please call
> 1-888-MINNDNR
> (1-888-646-6367), and have the following
> information: (1) your name,
> address, and phone number, (2) date of sighting, (3)
> color of
> bill-marker, (4) letter written on bill-marker (if
> readable), (5) male
> or female (if identifiable), and (5) location of
> sighting (i.e.,
> distance and direction from nearest town or name of
> lake, county, and
> State or Province). More information is available
> online at
> www.dnr.state.mn.us.
>
> Thank you! Jeff
>
>
>
>
> Jeff Lawrence
> Group Leader
> Wetland Wildlife Populations and Research Group
> 102 23rd St. NE
> Bemidji, MN 56601
> 218-755-3905
> jeff.lawrence@dnr.state.mn.us
>
>
Terry Brashear
Hennepin County, MN
http://www.naturepixels.com
birdnird AT yahoo.com
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Fri Apr 1 21:43:23 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:43:23 -0600
Subject: [mou] Help identifying a bird
Message-ID: <4F3C90DD5ABC32408C70AC50F47942BD015DF287@ds69mail.na.bestbuy.com>
This sounds like a food offering and copulatory behavior, the smaller
male offers the food to the female then breeds with her. Did you hear
the characteristic kek-kek-kek calls afterwards? My guess is Cooper's
Hawk, but more info is needed. The voice would be characteristic.
Mark Alt=20
Sr. Project Manager=20
Entertainment Software Supply Chain=20
Project Resources Group (PRG)=20
Best Buy Co., Inc.=20
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com=20
(W) 612-291-6717=20
(Cell) 612-803-9085
-----Original Message-----
From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu] On
Behalf Of Robert Metcalf
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:48 AM
To: mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: [mou] Help identifying a bird
Hi all,
I'm a rare lurker here. Time to post something. I live in South
Minneapolis=20
and just spotted a hawk outside my house eating something red and bloody
in=20
the tree. A few feet away was a smaller version that would hop on the
back=20
of the larger one and try to get some food, then hop back to the branch.
I grabbed my Peterson field guide and was able to narrow it down to
either=20
Sharp-Shinned Hawk or a Cooper's Hawk. The tail looked rounded but I'm
not=20
sure (being a neophyte). Has any one else seen this in South Minneapolis
and can someone help identify this beautiful species?
Regards,
Rob.
_______________________________________________
mou-net mailing list
mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
From patron@kinnerfamily.com Fri Apr 1 22:50:30 2005
From: patron@kinnerfamily.com (Pat & Ron Kinner)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 16:50:30 -0600
Subject: [mou] Cooper's Hawk
Message-ID:
I have been stalking this bird for about 4 weeks now. I walk between
54th St and Lake Harriet nearly every day. I first saw it about 4
weeks ago and I have seen it 6 times. I find it every time because of
its call.
I heard it call repeatedly on one day and came home immediately to
listen to three different sources of bird calls.
I would say without a doubt that it is a Cooper's Hawk.
Glad to know that someone else has seen it.
Pat Kinner
SW Minneapolis
From rm@flyspy.com Fri Apr 1 23:55:38 2005
From: rm@flyspy.com (Robert Metcalf)
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:55:38 -0600
Subject: [mou] Cooper's Hawk in South Minneapolis
Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20050401174830.04828da8@216.206.99.5>
Thank you everyone for the follow-up on identifying the hawk in my
backyard. The smaller hawk is definitely not a Sharp-Shinned Hawk; it's as
large as a crow and the large one is half again as large.
Around 4:00pm this afternoon I watched the smaller one (from a second floor
window) sitting on my backyard fence devouring what looked like a freshly
caught woodpecker. It had just plucked it clean and was going for the neck
when I saw it. I watched it for about 20 minutes. It took the kill to two
more trees over the course of 30 minutes and then returned to my backyard
where I was able to watch it for close to an hour.
The question is, and I'm not sure how to ask it: are these birds
territorial or do they roam a lot. I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to
be seeing them this Spring and Summer. Is my neighborhood (52nd and
Humboldt Ave S) home or do they roam in large areas?
Robert Metcalf.
From thisisus@usfamily.net Sat Apr 2 12:46:37 2005
From: thisisus@usfamily.net (mike b)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 06:46:37 -0600
Subject: [mou] sightings
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Date 4-1=20
Saw a Common Loon in St Peter=20
3 Turkey Vultures in Carver county feeding on a deer
2 Immature Bald Eagles
Coots by New Prague
Lot of Eastern Blue Birds along Cty Rd 6 going S to Henderson
Good Birdin'=20
Mike Butterfield in Young America
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2 Immature Bald Eagles
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Lot of Eastern Blue Birds along Cty Rd =
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From carfeen@comcast.net Sat Apr 2 14:27:58 2005
From: carfeen@comcast.net (Diane Carter / Don Feeney)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 08:27:58 -0600
Subject: [mou] urban turkey
Message-ID: <6.0.1.1.0.20050402082356.02233b08@mail.comcast.net>
While driving through downtown St. Paul at 7:00 on Thursday evening I was
quite surprised to see a wild turkey glide in over I-94, land, and strut
its stuff in front of the Department of Revenue building.
I suspect there's a punchline here, but it's managed to evade me.
Don Feeney
West St. Paul
From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Sat Apr 2 19:16:09 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 13:16:09 -0600
Subject: [mou] Ross' Goose, other Sherburne sightings
Message-ID: <000d01c537b8$6d754800$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
Nathan and I spent the morning driving around Sherburne County (from Highway
2 Ponds to the Refuge to the Monticello Power Plant to Sand Prairie WMA,
then back to Highway 2 Ponds). Highlights among 52 species:
* Ross' Goose (Highway 2 Ponds, there 10 minutes ago)
* Peregrine Falcon (Monticello power plant, thanks Herb D for the
recommendation)
* Red-shouldered Hawk (flying over HWY 10, about five miles from St. Cloud)
* Western Meadowlark (power plant).
First of year birds also included both teals, an Eastern Phoebe and two Tree
Swallows.
Good birding to all!
Nathan & Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From cfagyal@avianphotos.org Sat Apr 2 22:17:08 2005
From: cfagyal@avianphotos.org (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 16:17:08 -0600
Subject: [mou] Ross's Goose - Found and then Gone
Message-ID: <424F19E4.4070601@avianphotos.org>
The Ross's Goose at Princeton Sewage Ponds off Cty Rd 2 in Sherburne Cty
was refound by myself at arounbd 3:15pm. Linda Sparling, Connie Brunnel
and Leslie Marcus also showed up within about 3-4 minutes of my arrival
and saw the Ross's Goose. About 10 minutes later, it took off with 4
Canada Geese and flew over the trees off to the east.
Also at the ponds:
Northern Shoveler - several
Bufflehead - A couple
Ring-necked Duck - Many
Lesser Scaup - Many
From tpulles@gbronline.com Sat Apr 2 23:49:52 2005
From: tpulles@gbronline.com (tpulles)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 17:49:52 -0600
Subject: [mou] Carver and Wright County Birds
Message-ID: <424f2fa0.2bf.254.26502@gbronline.com>
Yesterday my mom and I volunteered at Carver Park and saw
the following species for the first time this year -
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Meadowlark
Turkey Vulture
Tree Swallow
Today my dad and I birded around Wright County. Waterbirds
seen included -
Common Loon
Pied-billed Grebe
Northern Shoveler
Blue-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
American Wigeon
Gadwall
Lesser Scaup
Spring is coming!
Keith Pulles, Wright County
From susanwinsor@mac.com Sat Apr 2 14:46:45 2005
From: susanwinsor@mac.com (Susan Winsor)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 08:46:45 -0600
Subject: [mou] Yellow bird/washington county
Message-ID:
Saw 3 birds with vivid yellow this morning at the top of a naked elm in
Afton/Washington county. Too early for orioles? Seemed too large for
goldfinc.
No binoculars at the time..
From jsparrow@centurytel.net Sun Apr 3 13:59:58 2005
From: jsparrow@centurytel.net (Judith Sparrow)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 07:59:58 -0500
Subject: [mou] Dakota County Gyrfalcon
In-Reply-To: <20050401211138.25716.qmail@web50302.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000401c5384d$0a9e4930$2f01a8c0@dell>
The Gyrfalcon is still present near Hastings. I saw it fly across Hwy 55,
mile marker 217, heading north at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday, April
1. (No, this is not an April Fool!)
Judith Sparrow
From jeff.lawrence@dnr.state.mn.us Sun Apr 3 14:50:05 2005
From: jeff.lawrence@dnr.state.mn.us (Jeff Lawrence)
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 08:50:05 -0500
Subject: [mou] Color Marked Scaup
Message-ID:
Please look for lesser scaup with colored nasal saddles!
Researchers from Louisiana State University, the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources and other cooperating agencies are once again asking
for help in tracking color-coded ducks as they migrate through the Upper
Midwest.
The scaup were captured and marked in Pool 19 of the Mississippi River
near Hamilton, Illinois. Colored plastic tags, or nasal saddles, have
been attached to the bills of each scaup. Observations of these marked
birds will help researchers learn more about migratory corridors and the
birds' movement across the Upper Midwest.
The researchers are soliciting help from the public to help look for
color-marked scaup; they will be mailing out an original scaup art print
as a reward to participants with confirmed sightings.
If you see a color-marked scaup please call 1-888-MINNDNR
(1-888-646-6367), and have the following information: (1) your name,
address, and phone number, (2) date of sighting, (3) color of
bill-marker, (4) letter written on bill-marker (if readable), (5) male
or female (if identifiable), and (5) location of sighting (i.e.,
distance and direction from nearest town or name of lake, county, and
State or Province). More information is available online at
www.dnr.state.mn.us.
Thank you! Jeff
Jeff Lawrence
Group Leader
Wetland Wildlife Populations and Research Group
102 23rd St. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-755-3905
jeff.lawrence@dnr.state.mn.us
From sandyrog@brainerd.net Sun Apr 3 15:27:55 2005
From: sandyrog@brainerd.net (Sandy Roggenkamp)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 09:27:55 -0500
Subject: [mou] Tundra Swans (Cass Co.)
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Two large flocks of Tundra Swans, one approx. 80 birds the other over 100
flew over this morning, heading NW. Also first Eastern Bluebird of the
season checking out a nest box in the yard.
Sandy Roggenkamp
Pillager
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From kirkjeffrey@yahoo.com Sun Apr 3 15:39:57 2005
From: kirkjeffrey@yahoo.com (Kirk Jeffrey)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 07:39:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Tundra Swans over St. Paul
Message-ID: <20050403143957.44557.qmail@web41304.mail.yahoo.com>
Saturday evening at 8 p.m., a flight of about 100
Tundra Swans in a perfect V flew over our home in the
Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul. The V was
about 300 yards from side to side and the birds
chattered continually as they flew past in the dark,
headed northwest. It was quite a sight!
Kirk Jeffrey
St. Paul
Kirk Jeffrey
1182 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul MN 55105
Tel (651) 698-5198
From sandyrog@brainerd.net Sun Apr 3 16:52:10 2005
From: sandyrog@brainerd.net (Sandy Roggenkamp)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 10:52:10 -0500
Subject: [mou] more Tundra Swans (Cass Co.)
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Since my last post, I've heard and/or seen 8 more flocks of Tundras, all
moving in a northeasterly direction. Some flocks have been smaller, 20 -
30 birds.
Sandy Roggenkamp
Pillager
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From jgreen@d.umn.edu Sun Apr 3 22:28:14 2005
From: jgreen@d.umn.edu (John Green)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 16:28:14 -0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: [mou] More on Breeding Bird Survey
Message-ID:
First - 0ops! Bob Janssen's phone number was NOT correct. Here is the
correct one: (952) 974-9735.
Since the list of open routes was posted on the BBS web site and by me,
the following routes have already been taken: 005, 017, 021, 060, 061,
066. Let's see if we can get volunteers to make it 100% participation
this year.
Jan Green
From jgreen@d.umn.edu Sun Apr 3 22:42:58 2005
From: jgreen@d.umn.edu (John Green)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 16:42:58 -0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: [mou] Owls and ducks
Message-ID:
On Saturday John and I came back from the "Ducks, Wetlands, and Clean
Water" Rally at the state capitol via back roads zig-zaging from Hinckley
up to State Hwy. 23 at Bruno and then up Hwy. 23 to Carlton Co. roads #1,
102, and 4. We saw 8 Great Gray Owls in Pine County and 5 in Carlton
County, between 4:45 and 6:45 pm.
Today, Sunday April 2nd, was perfectly calm and the ice in the Duluth
harbor was breaking up with open water from Hearding Island to northwest
edge of the Recreation Center. Lake Superior is all open with lots of
floating ice. I saw 17 species of waterfowl, including a male Harlequin
Duck. The other species were:
100 Canada Geese
3 Wood Duck
pr. American Wigeon
10 American Black Duuk
400 Mallard
pr. Northern Shoveler
male Green-winged Teal
pr. Redhead
30 Ring-necked Duck
40 Greater Scaup
10 Lesser Scaup
15 Bufflehead
500 Common Goldeneye
20 Hooded Merganser
20 Common Merganser
10 Red-beasted Merganser
Jan Green
From cfagyal@avianphotos.org Mon Apr 4 00:04:36 2005
From: cfagyal@avianphotos.org (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 18:04:36 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wright County migration
Message-ID: <42507684.4060501@avianphotos.org>
Spent a good part of mid morning and early afternoon wandering around
various places in northern and western Wright county today.
The morning started with a flock of 81 Tundra Swans flying over my house
off Cty Rd 36 just north of the Crow river, joined by a single
Double-crested Cormorant. Both new yard birds.
Other FOS (first of season) for me included (aside from the Tundra Swans):
Red-breasted Merganser - Clearwater Lake
Eastern Meadowlark - Roger's Sewage Ponds
Canvasback - Roger's Sewage Ponds
Dark-eyed Junco - My house...first of season for my house...Last one was
seen on Nov 20th last year.
Numerous around the county were:
Eastern Bluebirds
Tree Swallows
Cheers,
Chris Fagyal
Otsego, MN
From JELLISBIRD@aol.com Mon Apr 4 03:34:58 2005
From: JELLISBIRD@aol.com (JELLISBIRD@aol.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:34:58 EDT
Subject: [mou] Rothsay Prairie Falcon/others
Message-ID: <53.24d358f9.2f8201d2@aol.com>
This morning around 7:30 and again this afternoon from 1:20 to 1:35 I got
looks at what I believe was an adult male Prairie Falcon first along the south
edge of Western Prairie SNA and later soaring over the center and then west of
the same SNA.
The first look was at a perched bird seen from Wilkin County 15 1.3 miles
north of Wilkin 176 along a ditch at that location (looking west toward the
back side of the SNA. The second look was from the west edge of the SNA (Wilkin
165, almost 2 miles N of 176.) The first look was at an obviously hooded
raptor with a white belly, uniform brown specks on the belly (no apparent belly
band) and yellow feet. There were brown feathers on each side of the belly but
the look was too distant to tell whether these were wings or other markings.
The soaring bird was overall creamy with brown tones. The tips of the
primaries were slightly browner as was the tail tip. The body was creamy white
with rows of brown flecks. The trailing edge of the wing was darker flecked. The
wings were falcon-like, not substantially narrower at the body. They were
narrow and tapered without being pointed like a Peregrine. The axillaries were
dark brown/grey as were the underwing coverts (but the coverts were not solid
dark.) The bird soared with its wings held flat. There was no white rump patch.
The tail was light underneath with a slightly darker tip. The bird had a
moustache stripe/hooded effect. I watched the bird for 20 minutes before I lost it.
There were many birds soaring and kiting, including F Harriers, Red-tails,
and there were Kestrals around for comparison. (Unfortunately no Peregrines.)
This bird probably was sighted by another birder last weekend whom I gave
directions to for Rothsay birding. He and his wife sent me a note and I am
waiting to hear more details (hopefully) from them.
Also saw 2 SEOwls and a late Rough-legged, lots of ducks, Cranes,
migrating Snows and Tundra Swans. A Prairie Delight! (Ice is out at Alberville, north
of that the ice is varying shades of grey to dark grey with water around
edges.) Two Trumpeters setting up shop(?) just west of the exit (205) from
Eastbound 94 at St. Michael.
John Ellis. St. Paul
From dbmartin@skypoint.com Mon Apr 4 04:23:46 2005
From: dbmartin@skypoint.com (Dennis/Barbara Martin)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:23:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eurasian Collared-dove-Herman
Message-ID: <00d601c538c5$b6feecc0$112e56c7@oemcomputer>
At least one of the ECDs from past years is present in Herman, Grant County.
We saw and heard one bird today at the corner of 1st Street East and Berlin
Avenue South. This is the same area as in the past two years. As we were
looking at the bird it took flight and headed for the grain elevators. In
past years we have seen these birds do the same thing although we have never
been able to find them around the elevators.
Also of interest was a Pope County Long-eared Owl in a spruce planting on a
WPA on 390th Ave., about two miles south of Cty Rd 18.
Dennis and Barbara Martin
dbmartin@skypoint.com
From Bjboreal@aol.com Mon Apr 4 04:25:42 2005
From: Bjboreal@aol.com (Bjboreal@aol.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 23:25:42 EDT
Subject: [mou] Westskyline Hawk Count- update 4/3/05
Message-ID: <9d.5cef532f.2f820db6@aol.com>
Westskyline Hawk Count has been up and running since 1 March. Now that spring
has arrived in the Northland the raptors are picking up along with other
early spring arrivals.
The month of March ended up not so bad in terms of numbers as they were help
along with the two good flight days, the 27th and 28th which accounted for
just over half the month total of 2,200 raptors. Among the 10 species recorded as
migrants, Bald Eagle lead the numbers with 2,046, while Golden Eagles numbers
(37) were below expectations. This is mostly do to more then normal number of
days with northeast winds.
April
The 2nd brought light southerly winds turning over to lake breeze and kept
the raptors mainly low and using the westskyline ridge for lift and made for
some nice kettles. The day ended up with 1,152 raptors which included: Turkey
Vulture-51, Bald Eagle-266, Northern Harrier-5, Sharp-shinned Hawk-30, Cooper's
Hawk-5, Red-shouldered Hawks-2 (both adults), Red-tailed Hawk 783, Rough-legged
Hawk 8, Golden Eagle-1, and Merlin-1. Other highlight was a good flight of
Bohemian Waxwings 450+, a few Evening Grosbeaks.
Today's numbers can be viewed below. Highlights today was an immature
Red-shouldered Hawk, two adult Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks (one light and one dark), an
adult Goshawk soaring with red tails and 25 Rough-legged Hawks with good
looks at mostly adult of both light and dark morph. Other noteworthy migrant were
3 Sandhill Cranes, 100's Canada Geese and other waterfowl, 150+ Bohemian
Waxwings, Purple Finch, E. Bluebird, Tree Swallows.
There has been a fair numbers of visitors this week which included Vic
Berada, Hawk Migration Ass. Of North America regional editor, along with a couple
from PA, 6 folks from the twin Cities all who were among 30+ visitors. Dave
Carman and Bruce Palmeroy have been up to help count this week as well.
Below you can view this season's count which is up to date as of 3 April. You
may also view the count on a daily basis at "HAWKCOUNT. ORG" and look for
West
Skyline Hawk Count.
I would like to thank the MOU committee's and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory for
funding the count this year.
Information about the West Skyline Hawk Count may be found at.
http://www.hawkridge.org/
West Skyline Hawk Count
Minnesota, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 03, 2005
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 63 116 119
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 267 604 2650
Northern Harrier 4 10 11
Sharp-shinned Hawk 37 67 86
Cooper's Hawk 3 8 12
Northern Goshawk 1 1 7
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 3 4
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 587 1373 1450
Rough-legged Hawk 25 34 40
Golden Eagle 3 4 41
American Kestrel 2 2 2
Merlin 1 2 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0
Total: 994 2224 4424
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Frank J Nicoletti
Duluth MN
From Tom Auer Mon Apr 4 04:55:15 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:55:15 -0500
Subject: [mou] Owls Galore - Lake County
Message-ID:
Tonight, I joined Mike Hendrickson on a journey north to the Stony
River Road to listen for owls.
We had one each of: Saw-whet Owl, Boreal Owl, Barred Owl, and
Long-eared Owl. Each was calling nicely within earshot of the road.
They were pretty spread out and the road was generally quite
otherwise, except for a few woodcockat dusk.
Tom Auer
Duluth, MN
From Tom Auer Mon Apr 4 05:22:57 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 23:22:57 -0500
Subject: [mou] HUGE Migration on RADAR tonight
Message-ID:
Taking a look at the Duluth and Minneapolis NEXRADS from the past
couple of hours, I'm noticing a huge exodus and departure, moving from
the SE and heading NW, especially over Duluth.
I'd been keeping an eye on things the past couple of nights and
nocturnal migration had been quite sluggish, possibly slowed due to
wind directions, temperatures, and rain. But, tonight I think the
bottle-neck finally cleared and the birds are really flowing.
Here's a couple of great links on watching migration via RADAR:
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/birdrad/index.htm
http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/nexweb/nexrad.htm
Also, here's my favorite source for NEXRAD:
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/
Just a clue. 01:00 UTC is 7:00 PM CST, so you can work backwards from
there. Tonight though, as RADAR becomes available every 15 minutes,
you can set the End Time to be "Most Recent" and then choose a block
of hourse as the "Loop Duration" for "Today" and it'll give you
tonight's RADAR when you click on the station.
Tom Auer
Duluth, MN
From corax6330@yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 15:53:30 2005
From: corax6330@yahoo.com (fred lesher)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 07:53:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Purple Martin Nest Box City, Brownsville, Houston Co.
Message-ID: <20050404145330.61056.qmail@web30908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
No PUMAs ystdy at this site, so I did a brief count of
available nesting space. Starting from "The Copper
Penny" (recommended casual dining) at the only stop
sign in town, driving north along the street/terrace
above Hwy 26, sites as follow:
Human house #309---5 poles, total 33 gourds, 6 apts.
" #401---2 " , empty
" #415---4 " , 4 houses, 14 apts each
" #801---3 " , 3 houses, 66 total apts.
" #809---2 " , 2 houses, 48 total apts.
That totals 16 poles, 10 houses, 33 gourds, & 209
apts. There is a variety of gourds, some of them quite
ugly and not cheap.
There are no doubt similar sites and larger colonies.
In Lansing, IA, there is a huge single PUMA house with
several dozen apts, but it needs to be brought up to
bird housing "codes".
Fred Lesher
LaCrosse, WI
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Mon Apr 4 15:58:59 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 09:58:59 -0500
Subject: [mou] Elm Creek Birds, Sunday 4/3
Message-ID: <4F3C90DD5ABC32408C70AC50F47942BD015DF294@ds69mail.na.bestbuy.com>
My wife and I cycled the 12 mile north loop at Elm Creek yesterday and
saw many tree Swallows, some already flitting about nesting boxes, which
weren't even closed up yet? I also heard and saw 6 Song Sparrows and a
Sandhill Crane. I believe they nested here last year. No Bluebirds seen
or heard yet.
Mark Alt=20
Brooklyn Center, MN=20
mark.alt@bestbuy.com=20
"I recalled that I had read somewhere that in the Middle Ages Hell was
envisioned as a place without birds." Jim Harrison=20
From kirkjeffrey@yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 16:03:31 2005
From: kirkjeffrey@yahoo.com (Kirk Jeffrey)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 08:03:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Kinglets
Message-ID: <20050404150332.69620.qmail@web41311.mail.yahoo.com>
The bare trees behind my house are full of
Golden-crowned Kinglets this morning. I can see
eighteen or twenty right now.
Kirk Jeffrey
St. Paul
Kirk Jeffrey
1182 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul MN 55105
Tel (651) 698-5198
From MarkBeckyLystig@comcast.net Mon Apr 4 16:14:46 2005
From: MarkBeckyLystig@comcast.net (MarkBeckyLystig)
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 10:14:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] Winter Wren
Message-ID: <425159E6.3020407@comcast.net>
I just had a winter wren in my back yard a few minutes ago. (Eagan,
Dakota County)
Perhaps of belated interest, on 1 April (Fri), I watched 3 male and 3
female Eastern Bluebirds flying around and occasionally landing on a
pair of Bluebird houses on my bluebird trail at Umore Park in Rosemount,
Dakota Co. Hopefully, the ones that don't get to set up housekeeping
there will find some of the other boxes to their liking.
Becky
From jlind@nrri.umn.edu Mon Apr 4 18:30:09 2005
From: jlind@nrri.umn.edu (jlind@nrri.umn.edu)
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 12:30:09 -0500
Subject: [mou] Great Grays still around
Message-ID: <42513351.29170.A8D752@localhost>
Although reports of Great Gray Owls seem to have dropped off recently, there are still
a lot around Carlton and Aitkin counties. On Saturday evening, Sarah and Dave
Grosshuesch, Sharon Lind and I found 35 between Mahtowa and the Tamarack area.
This was along portions of Carlton CR 6, and Aitkin CR 13, CR 16, and CR 31.
Jim Lind
Two Harbors
From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Mon Apr 4 18:51:29 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:51:29 -0500
Subject: [mou] First of year
Message-ID: <02c801c5393e$ee9c3f60$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
First of year Red-headed Woodpecker (Sherburne CR 9 fly over) &
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Pioneer Park, Princeton) today.
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us Mon Apr 4 20:32:35 2005
From: fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us (Randy Frederickson)
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 13:32:35 -0600
Subject: [mou] Bird Expense updates
Message-ID:
Friends in Birding-
March 31 was the conclusion of our 6 month "window" for collecting Minnesota
bird travel related expenses. Many of you have already given me your
information, but others asked I remind you at the end of March.
There has been some confusion, but we do NOT want to limit this to owl
expense travel only. This time period goes all the way back to Oct. so
would include trips to see Clark's Nutcracker, etc.
Estimates on costs are better than no data at all.
Thanks to everyone for their help, information, and all the kind words of
support.
I expect to have a final tally between $180,000-$200,000. We will then
extrapolate data after we review/cross reference other lists of names.
This should bring our "grand total" well beyond the $500,000 mark.
I will keep people appraised of numbers and will submit a final report as
promised.
Randy Frederickson
From corax6330@yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 22:15:17 2005
From: corax6330@yahoo.com (fred lesher)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:15:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Peregrine Falcons, Dresbach, Winona Co. Nest Box Site
Message-ID: <20050404211517.75385.qmail@web30904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Tim Collins, a LaCrosse birder, has reported PEFAs at
the Dresbach nest box above I90 between the Dresbach
Information Center near the west (Minn) end of the I90
bridge over the Miss. R. main channel, and the town of
Dresbach, MN. I was able to see both birds on and near
the box at 1:30 PM today, April 4.
This location is not readily viewed from I90, and it
is illegal to stop on the interstate. To view the box,
clearly visible from the east, one must walk the bike
trail parallel to I90 just below the highway and above
the RR tracks. Access the trail from the south at the
exit from the Minn. Information Center, where there is
limited parking just west of the RR bridge from the
Info Center. (Observe "No Parkng" signs.) Trail is
marked. Or park in the spacious Info Center lot, and
walk across the bridge to the trail. From the north,
access the trail from the northbound Dresbach exit,
turn hard right on "Secluded Rd." 100 yards to the
trail entrance. From either the south or the north
entrances, the walk is about the same, roughly 1.1
miles or 3000 paces to reach a point due east of the
box. (Twenty to 25 minute walk, depending on how gimpy
you are.)Of course, it is viewable before one reaches
that point. Also, there is no southbound exit to the
Dresbach Info Center. There is an exit to Dresbach
coming south on Hwy 35 from Winona, near the entrance
to I90. I am not attempting to describe it.
This location is on the second bluff facing the River
north of the Info Center. It is clearly visible even
without stopping on I90, and a few hundred feet north
of a large I90 sign (white letters on green
background) announcing (silently) "Dresbach 1.5
mi,/Winona Exit 4 mi/Albert Lea 114."
You could also bike the trail.
Last year, Tim reported PEFAs at this location, but
when I checked them out, Turkey Vultures had obviously
taken the site. This year we have both seen the
falcons at the site. Will they remain? There are at
least a dozen TUVUs hanging out north & south of the
site. I think the TUVUs are no match for PEFAs in a
fight, but those TUVUs are many & persistent.
Fred Lesher
LaCrosse, Wis.
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From anne_hanley90@hotmail.com Tue Apr 5 04:27:34 2005
From: anne_hanley90@hotmail.com (Anne Hanley)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 22:27:34 -0500
Subject: [mou] MN River Valley Audubon field trips (MRVAC) for April
Message-ID:
Non-members are welcome at any of these field trips and birdwatching
classes.
Evening Bird Walks on 4/6 and 4/13 (walking)
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 6:30 pm Old Cedar Ave
Wednesday, April 13, 2005, 6:30 pm Refuge Visitor Center
George Skinner - 952-936-0811
Walk refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife as night settles
over the valley. I will have a few extra binoculars to loan if needed. Those
staying until dusk will have a chance to view planets and stars.
Pre-registration not required.
Scott County Wetlands and Lakes (driving)
Saturday, April 9. Meet at 7:30 to carpool
George Skinner and Anne Hanley 952-926-0811
Meet at the Burnsville Transit Center at 7:30 am for a driving tour of the
lakes and marshes of Scott County as we look for migrating waterfowl. There
is very little walking involved. We should be back at the Transit Center
(Hwy 13 and Nicollet Ave) around 3.
Evening Bird Walk April 13, see April 6
Crex Meadows (walking & driving)
Saturday April 16, 6:30 am
Grantsburg Wisconsin
Chris and Randy Hills, 952-892-3489
Explore this great marsh and upland habitat. Crex Meadows is wild, open and
windy, so bring layers, sunglasses and rain gear. Most stops are outside
town, so we suggest you bring food and drink for the day. We usually stay
until mid-afternoon, but each carpool can choose its own departure time.
Bring binoculars (and a scope if you have one). Please call for details on
meeting place and to register.
Bluebird Recovery Program Annual Conference
Saturday April 16 in Faribault
Contact Dave Baden 952-445-4353 for information.
Beginning Birding Field Trip (walking)
Tuesday, April 19, 2005, 6:30 pm
Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield
George Tkach 952-975-2972
This early spring field trip is designed to accompany the Beginning Birding
Course April 2, but everyone is welcome to join us for some evening birding.
Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Directions to Wood
Lake: Exit I35W at 66th St., then 3 blocks east to Lakeshore Drive, turn
right for 2 blocks, then turn right into parking lot. Meet at the entrance
kiosk. Call George Tkach to reserve a place.
Wildflower Walk (hilly walking)
Wednesday, April 20, 2005, 6:00 pm
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Minneapolis
Mary Brown, 952-885-0913
Enjoy early spring ephemerals along the hilly, woodchip paths in this
100-year-old garden. From Hwy 55, turn S on Theodore Wirth Parkway. Signs
for the garden will be on your left. Park in the lot at the top of the
hill.
Carlos Avery WMA (walking & driving)
Saturday April 23, 7:00 am
George Tkach, 952-975-2972
Meet at Southtown in front of Bennigans to carpool to Carlos Avery Wildlife
Management Area as well as a tour of a nearby DNR wildlife research
facility, including a pack of wolves. Contact George to register.
Sibley County Birding Day (walking & driving)
Monday, April 25, 2005 6:00 a.m.
Craig Mandel, 952-546-3407
Waterfowl should still be present in good numbers and some of the first
spring migrant songbirds should have arrived. We'll visit Swan and Silver
Lakes for ducks and possibly Grebes and Loons. The Gibbon and Gaylord Sewage
ponds and the Rush River Wayside, a site that often hosts a pair of
Louisiana Waterthrush are also on the agenda. For more information or to
register for this trip contact Craig.
Bredesen Park in Edina (walking)
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:30 pm
George Skinner & Anne Hanley - 952-936-0811
Hike the paved trails in this lovely wooded and marshy area in Edina.
Pre-registration not required.
Beginning Birdwatching Workshop, Chaska
Chaska Community Center 952-448-5633 (handicapped accessible)
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN (near Hwy 41 & Engler Blvd.)
Register with Chaska Community Center, co-sponsored by the Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, April 30, 2005, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn how you and your family can experience this popular pastime. You will
expand your knowledge of birds and their habitats in this multi-media class.
Experienced volunteers George Skinner and Anne Hanley will introduce your
local Audubon Chapter and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Participants will be given schedules of free local outings.
Wildflower Walk (followed by optional lunch)
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Sunday, May 1, 10:00 am
Mary Brown, 952-885-0913
The wildflower garden is only a few years old but is brimming with
diversity. Along the paved paths we'll enjoy the wildflowers and migrating
songbirds. The Arboretum is off Hwy 5 in Chanhassen, just west of Hwy 41.
Watch for the left turn, it's well signed. Follow the long drive past the
original buildings, parking lots and rose garden fenced in tall trellises.
Park in the Sensory Garden lot on your right. After the walk, those who are
interested may gather for lunch at the Arboretum.
From wenelson@mlecmn.net Tue Apr 5 04:58:32 2005
From: wenelson@mlecmn.net (Warren Nelson)
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:58:32 -0500
Subject: [mou] Blinds available for viewing Sharp-tailed Grouse
Message-ID: <42520CE8.5EB7B327@mlecmn.net>
Thought I would just pass this on. The local DNR has once again put up
blinds to view Sharp-tailed Grouse. The blinds are along Township 380
on the north side of Gun Lake. You will need to make reservations with
Dave Kans with the Aitkin DNR at 218-927-6915. It is truly a
spectacular sight if you haven't watched it up close and personal
before.
This past weekend I found 65 species of birds in the county -- lots of
waterfowl moving in. I found 31 Great Gray Owls on Sunday (10 on C.R.24,
12 on C.R.1, 2 on C.R.29, 5 on C.R.18, 2 on highway 169 just south of
C.R.18) and 2 Northern Hawk Owls (1 on C.R.1 right at the diversion
channel and 1 on C.R.18 about 1/2 mile east of highway 169. Warren
Nelson
From tpulles@gbronline.com Tue Apr 5 13:27:34 2005
From: tpulles@gbronline.com (tpulles)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 06:27:34 -0600
Subject: [mou] Wright County birds
Message-ID: <42528436.2bf.ac8.25670@GBRonline.com>
In my backyard yesterday, I had a flock of rusty blackbirds
and the first ruby-crowned kinglets of the year. Also had
red-breasted mergansers on the lake in my backyard.
On nearby Steele Lake on 4-3 there were red-necked grebes,
greater scaup, 2 common loons, canvasback, and a whole
assortment of other waterfowl.
Also, at a nearby pond, I heard a wood frog calling, and I
saw the first red admiral butterfly of the spring in my
backyard.
Good birding (and butterflying, and frogging)
Keith Pulles, Wright County
From BobHoltz1933@aol.com Tue Apr 5 15:52:12 2005
From: BobHoltz1933@aol.com (BobHoltz1933@aol.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 10:52:12 EDT
Subject: [mou] Hermit Thrush
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Bob Holtz
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From connyb@mycidco.com Tue Apr 5 11:18:29 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:18:29
Subject: [mou] Osprey at Wood Lake, Hennepin Co.
Message-ID:
This morning I was treated to a unexpected visitor at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield, Hennepin Co. An Osprey stopped over to do some fishing, and I enjoyed its loud chirps as a Crow chased it around the lake.
The Hermit Thrush has arrived, and Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglet's were around the park. Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creepers, Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, 4 pair of Northern Flickers, Killdeer, and many singing Fox Sparrows. The resident Cooper's Hawk kek-kek-keeking has attacted his mate, and they were seen together in their nest adding sticks.
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty
connyb@mycidco.com
From Tom Auer Tue Apr 5 19:32:29 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 13:32:29 -0500
Subject: [mou] White-winged Scoter & Red-necked Grebe - St. Louis Co.
Message-ID:
The bay side of Park Point is quite open and full of ducks. Lots of
new arrivals today, including a female WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and a
RED-NECKED GREBE. As well, a pair of Blue-winged Teals and the first
Flickers I've seen around.
Tom Auer
Duluth, MN
--
www.d.umn.edu/~auer0009
From mattjim@earthlink.net Tue Apr 5 20:03:21 2005
From: mattjim@earthlink.net (James Mattsson)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 14:03:21 -0500
Subject: [mou] Curve-billed Cardinal
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This from MASSBIRD listserver today. Amazing how some creatures can survive with such deformities.
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill8.jpg
Jim Mattsson
Eagan
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From thimgan@digitaljam.com Tue Apr 5 23:04:06 2005
From: thimgan@digitaljam.com (Dan & Sandy Thimgan)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 17:04:06 -0500
Subject: [mou] Prairie Falcon/Wilkin Co/etc.
Message-ID:
This afternoon at 2:00 pm (4/5), we observed a Prairie Falcon in Wilkin
County approximately 4 miles west (on CR 26) and 1 mile south (on CR 169) of
the town of Rothsay. This location is about 4-5 miles south and a bit east
of the Western Prairie SNA where John Ellis reported seeing a Prairie Falcon
on Sunday.
The bird was seen in a tree line across from a farmstead whose address would
be 2307 290th Ave.; this location is near the intersection of 290th Ave.
(also called CR 169) and 230th St.
We were able to break out the scopes and observe the bird for 5 -10 minutes
on the tree tops before it roared off in powerful direct flight to the
northwest.
Other Wilkin Co birds of interest:
Lots of waterfowl, singing Western Meadowlarks, many Northern Flickers, many
Harriers, a Rough-legged Hawk, some circulating Sandhill Cranes, and a small
flock (15) of calling Tundra Swans.
Otter Tail Co birds of interest:
Lots of duck species, our first Turkey Vulture and Great Egrets of the
season (17 were staking out claims on the small nest island in Lake Alice in
residential Fergus Falls). And, our first Chorus Frogs.
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Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Otter Tail County
Battle Lake, MN
From tomanelson@msn.com Wed Apr 6 01:35:15 2005
From: tomanelson@msn.com (Tom A. Nelson)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:35:15 -0500
Subject: [mou] Palm Warbler--Ramsey County
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At about 3pm today, 4/5/05, I saw a Palm Warbler near the southwest =
corner of Deep Lake in North Oaks, Ramsey County. =20
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for that species. (I have an old Loon that lists a Palm Warbler on =
4/7/97 in Washington County, which was the second earliest date on =
record at that time).
Tom Nelson
Ramsey County
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records for=20
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4/7/97 in=20
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time).
Tom Nelson
Ramsey County
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From mattjim@earthlink.net Wed Apr 6 04:29:18 2005
From: mattjim@earthlink.net (James Mattsson)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 22:29:18 -0500
Subject: [mou] Cardinal doubters
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Several people have responed to me suggesting the deformed bill of the Massachusetts Northern Cardinal was possibly the result of a doctored photo and thus a trick. Here is the message from the listserver. Or you can check www.birdingonthe.net and click on Massachusetts and see for yourselves. As bizarre as this bird's bill is, there are examples of far more grotesque bill deformities. I have a photo at home (I didn't take it) of a Cuban Ivory-billed Woodpecker specimen from the 19 century in which the bill is longer than the bird's body and actually decurves downward in a huge arc and almost touches the tail. So you see, Mother Nature can really be strict.
And no, Bob Russell, this is NOT the rare red phase of the Eskimo Curlew, know for its specialized bill used for feeding exclusively on peanuts. But nice try.
Jim
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Subject: Curve-billed Cardinal in Merrimac
From: Stephen Mirick
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:31:21 -0400
Bonnie Buxton sent me these photos of a Northern Cardinal with a bill
deformity which has been coming to her feeder all winter. There are
actually two birds with this deformity which have been showing up, but
this individual is more extreme.
It's partly sad, and partly comical to see this strange bill. Happily,
it seems to be getting seeds from her feeder.
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill8.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill4.jpg
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
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Several people have responed to me suggesting the deformed bill of the Massachusetts Northern Cardinal was possibly the result of a doctored photo and thus a trick. Here is the message from the listserver. Or you can check www.birdingonthe.net and click on Massachusetts and see for yourselves. As bizarre as this bird's bill is, there are examples of far more grotesque bill deformities. I have a photo at home (I didn't take it) of a Cuban Ivory-billed Woodpecker specimen from the 19 century in which the bill is longer than the bird's body and actually decurves downward in a huge arc and almost touches the tail. So you see, Mother Nature can really be strict.
And no, Bob Russell, this is NOT the rare red phase of the Eskimo Curlew, know for its specialized bill used for feeding exclusively on peanuts. But nice try.
Bonnie Buxton sent me these photos of a Northern Cardinal with a bill
deformity which has been coming to her feeder all winter. There are
actually two birds with this deformity which have been showing up, but
this individual is more extreme.
It's partly sad, and partly comical to see this strange bill. Happily,
it seems to be getting seeds from her feeder.
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill8.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~smirick/photos/curvedbill4.jpg
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
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From EgretCMan@aol.com Wed Apr 6 04:57:44 2005
From: EgretCMan@aol.com (EgretCMan@aol.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 23:57:44 EDT
Subject: [mou] MRVAC - Southwest Minnesota - Field Trip Report - 4/3 - 5/2005
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April 3 - 5, 2005
Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter
Southwest Minnesota
Field Trip Report
78 - Species observed
6 - Observer's
Enjoyed a pleasant time birding in Souther Western Minnesota over the last
three days. For the most part all of the Geese have pushed through. There
were still large numbers of Ducks, with 17 species observed over the three
days. We also observed a small number of Shorebirds in Cottonwood County and
Raptor's were moving pretty well over the three day's as well. With a late
Rough-legged Hawk observed at Red Rock Prairie in Cottonwood County. We saw few
Sparrows and no Longspurs, but did manage to find one Great-tailed Grackle
at the Grover Lake location. We also checked the spots on Jackson CR 4 and
Hwy 86 without success. Here are a few of the species observed and there
locations:
@ Greater White-fronted Goose - Nobles County - Ocheda Lake, East side of CR
57, 1/4 mile North of 290 TH ST. - est. 40 birds
@ Snow Goose - Several flocks at the Nobles county location and 3 on
Illinois Lake in Jackson County.
@ Ross's Goose - Nobles county location. One, possibly two birds present.
@ Rough-legged Hawk - Cottonwood County - Red Rock Prairie
@ Gray Partridge - Brown County - Two birds observed in the field just South
of the Sleepy Eye Sewage Ponds.
@ Baird's & Pectoral Sandpiper's - Cottonwood County, By the meat packing
plant on the East side of Windom - 490 Ave., just North of Hwy 60.
@ Bonaparte's Gull - Brown County, Sleepy Eye Sewage Ponds - 30 birds were
present
@ Vesper Sparrow - Cottonwood County - Several birds were singing at Red
Rock Prairie.
@ Rusty Blackbird - Nobles county
@ Great-tailed Grackle - Jackson County, along the West Edge of Grover Lake
at 700 ST along the Iowa border.
@ Pine Siskin - Cottonwood County - observed in the Cedar trees in the
Cemetery in Windom on CR 17, about 1 mile East of Hwy 60.
Craig Mandel - EgretCMan@aol.com - Minnetonka, MN
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Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter
Southwest Minnesota
Field Trip Report
78 - Species observed
6 - Observer's
Enjoyed a pleasant time birding in Souther Western Minnesota over the l=
ast=20
three days. For the most part all of the Geese have pushed=20
through. There were still large numbers of Ducks, with 17=20
species observed over the three days. We also observed a small nu=
mber=20
of Shorebirds in Cottonwood County and Raptor's were moving pretty well=
=20
over the three day's as well. With a late Rough-legged Hawk obser=
ved=20
at Red Rock Prairie in Cottonwood County. We saw few Sparrows and no=20
Longspurs, but did manage to find one Great-tailed Grackle at the Grover Lak=
e=20
location. We also checked the spots on Jackson CR 4 and Hwy 86 without=
=20
success. Here are a few of the species observed and there=20
locations:
@ Greater White-fronted Goose - Nobles County - Ocheda Lake, East side=20=
of=20
CR 57, 1/4 mile North of 290 TH ST. - est. 40 birds
@ Snow Goose - Several flocks at the Nobles county location and 3 on=20
Illinois Lake in Jackson County.
@ Ross's Goose - Nobles county location. One, possibly two b=
irds=20
present.
@ Rough-legged Hawk - Cottonwood County - Red Rock Prairie
@ Gray Partridge - Brown County - Two birds observed in the field just=20
South of the Sleepy Eye Sewage Ponds.
@ Baird's & Pectoral Sandpiper's - Cottonwood County, By the m=
eat=20
packing plant on the East side of Windom - 490 Ave., just North of Hwy 60.
@ Bonaparte's Gull - Brown County, Sleepy Eye Sewage Ponds - 30 birds w=
ere=20
present
@ Vesper Sparrow - Cottonwood County - Several birds were singing=
at=20
Red Rock Prairie.
@ Rusty Blackbird - Nobles county
@ Great-tailed Grackle - Jackson County, along the West Edge of Grover=20=
Lake=20
at 700 ST along the Iowa border.
@ Pine Siskin - Cottonwood County - observed in the Cedar trees in the=20
Cemetery in Windom on CR 17, about 1 mile East of Hwy 60.
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From bice0004@umn.edu Wed Apr 6 16:05:19 2005
From: bice0004@umn.edu (Andrew D. Bicek)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:05:19 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD?
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I was just entering data in the new online field trip report entry form, and
I couldn't find the listing for wilson's snipe. I looked under regular, it
wasn't there, I looked under rare, and it wasn't there. I found it under
all and it needed a request for documentation. What's the deal here? Snipe
are common, why do we need to formally write them up?
Funny too, is that for Wright county, where I saw the snipe yesterday, it is
listed as common on the MOU Wright cty checklist.
Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and needs to be documented
under the new name?
Andy Bicek
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I was just entering data in the new online field trip =
report
entry form, and I couldn’t find the listing for wilson’s =
snipe. I
looked under regular, it wasn’t there, I looked under rare, and it =
wasn’t
there. I found it under all and it needed a request for =
documentation. What’s
the deal here? Snipe are common, why do we need to formally write =
them up?
Funny too, is that for Wright county, where I saw the =
snipe
yesterday, it is listed as common on the MOU Wright cty =
checklist.
Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and =
needs
to be documented under the new name?
Andy Bicek
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From connyb@mycidco.com Wed Apr 6 12:32:39 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:32:39
Subject: [mou] Black-crowned Night-Heron, Hennepin County
Message-ID:
This morning I noticed that the local Black-crowned Night-Heron had returned to Robert's Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
It was perched in its usual spot next to the drainage pool on the west end of the Sanctuary which is located across from Lake Harriet on the north end, and parking is available in the pay lot on sight off Roseway Road.
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty
connyb@mycidco.com
From johnnycakes_register@hotmail.com Wed Apr 6 19:21:32 2005
From: johnnycakes_register@hotmail.com (J Ferguson)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 13:21:32 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
In-Reply-To:
Message-ID:
Sorry, Andy...no answer, but I have similar question for someone/everyone.
My Nat'l Geo Birds 3rd ed. mentions the "Common Snipe" but no Wilson's. The
Sibley Eastern mentions the "Wilson's Snipe", as does the MOU MN birds
checklist, but no Common. The Latin species names are different (according
to the two books), though the genus is the same. Are these really the same
bird? Subspecies? Do we only get one kind of snipe in MN? That is, is a
snipe (that would be found in MN) just a snipe?
Thanks!
Jonathan Ferguson
>From: "Andrew D. Bicek"
>To:
>Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD?
>Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:05:19 -0500
>
>I was just entering data in the new online field trip report entry form,
>and
>I couldn't find the listing for wilson's snipe. I looked under regular, it
>wasn't there, I looked under rare, and it wasn't there. I found it under
>all and it needed a request for documentation. What's the deal here?
>Snipe
>are common, why do we need to formally write them up?
>
>
>
>Funny too, is that for Wright county, where I saw the snipe yesterday, it
>is
>listed as common on the MOU Wright cty checklist.
>
>
>
>Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and needs to be
>documented
>under the new name?
>
>
>
>Andy Bicek
>
From MMARTELL@audubon.org Wed Apr 6 20:31:00 2005
From: MMARTELL@audubon.org (MARTELL, Mark)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 15:31:00 -0400
Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
Message-ID:
The AOU Checklist of North American birds (the official keeper of these =
things) shows both the Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) and the =
Common Snipe (Gallinag gallinago). Further digging shows that the AOU =
decided in 2002 that the Wilson's Snipe was a different species than the =
Common Snipe (which occurs in the old world as well) and split it off. =
Thus some of the older reference's may not have noted the change.
Mark Martell
Director of Bird Conservation
Audubon Minnesota
2357 Ventura Drive #106
St. Paul, MN 55125
651-739-9332
651-731-1330 (FAX)
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From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On
Behalf Of J Ferguson
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:22 PM
To: bice0004@umn.edu; mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: RE: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
Sorry, Andy...no answer, but I have similar question for =
someone/everyone. =20
My Nat'l Geo Birds 3rd ed. mentions the "Common Snipe" but no Wilson's. =
The=20
Sibley Eastern mentions the "Wilson's Snipe", as does the MOU MN birds=20
checklist, but no Common. The Latin species names are different =
(according=20
to the two books), though the genus is the same. Are these really the =
same=20
bird? Subspecies? Do we only get one kind of snipe in MN? That is, is =
a=20
snipe (that would be found in MN) just a snipe?
Thanks!
Jonathan Ferguson
>From: "Andrew D. Bicek"
>To:
>Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD?
>Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:05:19 -0500
>
>I was just entering data in the new online field trip report entry =
form,=20
>and
>I couldn't find the listing for wilson's snipe. I looked under =
regular, it
>wasn't there, I looked under rare, and it wasn't there. I found it =
under
>all and it needed a request for documentation. What's the deal here? =20
>Snipe
>are common, why do we need to formally write them up?
>
>
>
>Funny too, is that for Wright county, where I saw the snipe yesterday, =
it=20
>is
>listed as common on the MOU Wright cty checklist.
>
>
>
>Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and needs to be=20
>documented
>under the new name?
>
>
>
>Andy Bicek
>
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From chetmeyers@visi.com Wed Apr 6 20:42:23 2005
From: chetmeyers@visi.com (chetmeyers@visi.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:42:23 -0500
Subject: [mou] Mpls. City Lakes Ice Free
Message-ID: <1112816543.42543b9f5e31d@my.visi.com>
Chet Meyers writes:
Last night, after returning from a great trip to SW MN with Craig Mandel, I
noticed there was still skim ice on Lake Calhoun. This afternoon, both Calhoun
and Harriet were 95% ice free. Few birds present, but that should change over
night. Birds seen: Common loon, pied-billed and horned grebe, red-breasted
mergansers, ever-present mallards and ring-billed gulls. It will be fun to see
what shows up as migrants move north.
Chet Meyers, Hennepin County
From Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com Wed Apr 6 20:56:50 2005
From: Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:56:50 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
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Regarding snipe:
The following information taken from the web page Ocean Wanderers presents =
how to separate common snipe (Eurasian species) from Wilson's Snipe (N =
American):
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Separation from Common Snipe=20
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(1) As a whole, Wilson's Snipe is usually colder toned than Common Snipe =
but has a darker brown on the mantle.=20
(2) The underparts are much whiter and paler.=20
(3) The scapular feathers of Wilson's Snipe have relatively narrow white =
fringes.=20
(4) The tertials are dark and finely marked with gradually fading =
transverse bars.=20
(5) The lesser and median coverts are intricately patterned with white-tipp=
ed dark-centred feathers, which contrast with the dark blackish-brown =
greater covert bar.=20
(6) The head pattern is similar but the rear supercilium tends to be =
narrower on Wilson's Snipe and broadens more in front of the eye.=20
(7) Wilson's Snipe is rather coarsely patterned on the neck sides with a =
brown-ginger wash mostly confined to the mid and upper breast.=20
(8) The flank barring in Wilson's Snipe is very striking and quite =
extensive which is pronounced by the white background coloration of the =
flanks, which are usually buff-brown in Common Snipe.=20
(9) Wilson's Snipe usually has 16 tail feathers. Common Snipe usually have =
14 tail feathers, although occasionally 16 or 18.=20
(10) In Wilson's Snipe the outer tail feathers are white with black bars =
and are less well-defined and duller in Common Snipe.=20
(11) The shape of the tail feather is diagnostic with Wilson's Snipe =
showing a more parallel and square-ended tail whereas Common has round-tipp=
ed feathers.=20
(12) In flight, Common Snipe shows rather pointed wings.=20
(13) The bill of Common Snipe often looks longer than Wilson's Snipe.=20
(14) Wilson's Snipe has a shorter tail and in flight the toes are visible =
just beyond the tail tip.=20
(15) In Wilson's Snipe the white tips to the secondaries are narrower with =
broader white tips to the primary coverts.=20
(16) Wilson's Snipe has barred lesser and median underwing-coverts giving =
the impression of a darker underwing.
=20
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possibly some of the northern East Coast states that have had some vagrant =
European shorebirds, such as Maine or Massachussetts. I would say it is =
99.999999% unlikely that we will ever have a Common Snipe in Minnesota.
=20
As for documentation, the MOU seasonal reports webpage just has an error =
that needs to be corrected by Dave Cahlander, as Wilson's Snipe shouldn't =
need documentation. It is on the Regular list.
=20
Cheers,
=20
=20
Chris Fagyal
Senior Software Engineer
United Defense, L.P. ASD
Fridley, MN=20
(763) 572-5320
chris.fagyal@udlp.com
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Regarding snipe:
The following information taken from the web page Ocean Wanderers =
presents how to separate common snipe (Eurasian species) from Wilson's =
Snipe (N American):
Separation from Common Snipe -------------------------------------=
-------------
(1) As a whole, Wilson's Snipe is usually colder toned than Common =
Snipe but has a darker brown on the mantle. (2) The underparts are =
much whiter and paler. (3) The scapular feathers of Wilson's Snipe =
have relatively narrow white fringes. (4) The tertials are dark and =
finely marked with gradually fading transverse bars. (5) The lesser =
and median coverts are intricately patterned with white-tipped dark-centred=
feathers, which contrast with the dark blackish-brown greater covert bar. =
(6) The head pattern is similar but the rear supercilium tends to be =
narrower on Wilson's Snipe and broadens more in front of the eye. (7) =
Wilson's Snipe is rather coarsely patterned on the neck sides with a =
brown-ginger wash mostly confined to the mid and upper breast. (8) The =
flank barring in Wilson's Snipe is very striking and quite extensive which =
is pronounced by the white background coloration of the flanks, which are =
usually buff-brown in Common Snipe. (9) Wilson's Snipe usually has 16 =
tail feathers. Common Snipe usually have 14 tail feathers, although =
occasionally 16 or 18. (10) In Wilson's Snipe the outer tail feathers =
are white with black bars and are less well-defined and duller in Common =
Snipe. (11) The shape of the tail feather is diagnostic with Wilson's =
Snipe showing a more parallel and square-ended tail whereas Common has =
round-tipped feathers. (12) In flight, Common Snipe shows rather =
pointed wings. (13) The bill of Common Snipe often looks longer than =
Wilson's Snipe. (14) Wilson's Snipe has a shorter tail and in flight =
the toes are visible just beyond the tail tip. (15) In Wilson's Snipe =
the white tips to the secondaries are narrower with broader white tips to =
the primary coverts. (16) Wilson's Snipe has barred lesser and median =
underwing-coverts giving the impression of a darker underwing.
I would imagine there might be records for Common Snipe in Alaska, =
and possibly some of the northern East Coast states that have had some =
vagrant European shorebirds, such as Maine or Massachussetts. I =
would say it is 99.999999% unlikely that we will ever have a Common Snipe =
in Minnesota.
As for documentation, the MOU seasonal reports webpage just&=
nbsp;has an error that needs to be corrected by Dave Cahlander, as =
Wilson's Snipe shouldn't need documentation. It is on the Regular =
list.
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From ldmurray@wisc.edu Tue Apr 5 18:28:16 2005
From: ldmurray@wisc.edu (LES DANIEL MURRAY)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 12:28:16 -0500
Subject: [mou] Volunteer Birders Needed
Message-ID: <124a3d4124d2ca.124d2ca124a3d4@wiscmail.wisc.edu>
Volunteers are needed to conduct breeding bird surveys in Prairie-
hardwood transition zone of MN (central and southeastern parts of the
state) and WI (southern 2/3 of the state) for a research project aimed
at evaluating the accuracy of predictive models of bird abundances for
the region. Roadside surveys will be conduced between 1 June and 4
July 2005. Volunteers will receive a small stipend per survey route
completed. Experienced birders interested in conducting surveys
should contact Les Murray (University of Wisconsin-Madison) at:
ldmurray@wisc.edu or 608-263-7595 for more information.
From Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com Wed Apr 6 20:51:17 2005
From: Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:51:17 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
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The following information taken from the web page Ocean Wanderers presents =
how to separate common snipe (Eurasian species) from Wilson's Snipe (N =
American):
=20
Separation from Common Snipe=20
--------------------------------------------------
=20
(1) As a whole, Wilson's Snipe is usually colder toned than Common Snipe =
but has a darker brown on the mantle.=20
(2) The underparts are much whiter and paler.=20
(3) The scapular feathers of Wilson's Snipe have relatively narrow white =
fringes.=20
(4) The tertials are dark and finely marked with gradually fading =
transverse bars.=20
(5) The lesser and median coverts are intricately patterned with white-tipp=
ed dark-centred feathers, which contrast with the dark blackish-brown =
greater covert bar.=20
(6) The head pattern is similar but the rear supercilium tends to be =
narrower on Wilson's Snipe and broadens more in front of the eye.=20
(7) Wilson's Snipe is rather coarsely patterned on the neck sides with a =
brown-ginger wash mostly confined to the mid and upper breast.=20
(8) The flank barring in Wilson's Snipe is very striking and quite =
extensive which is pronounced by the white background coloration of the =
flanks, which are usually buff-brown in Common Snipe.=20
(9) Wilson's Snipe usually has 16 tail feathers. Common Snipe usually have =
14 tail feathers, although occasionally 16 or 18.=20
(10) In Wilson's Snipe the outer tail feathers are white with black bars =
and are less well-defined and duller in Common Snipe.=20
(11) The shape of the tail feather is diagnostic with Wilson's Snipe =
showing a more parallel and square-ended tail whereas Common has round-tipp=
ed feathers.=20
(12) In flight, Common Snipe shows rather pointed wings.=20
(13) The bill of Common Snipe often looks longer than Wilson's Snipe.=20
(14) Wilson's Snipe has a shorter tail and in flight the toes are visible =
just beyond the tail tip.=20
(15) In Wilson's Snipe the white tips to the secondaries are narrower with =
broader white tips to the primary coverts.=20
(16) Wilson's Snipe has barred lesser and median underwing-coverts giving =
the impression of a darker underwing.
=20
I would imagine there might be records for Common Snipe in Alaska, and =
possibly some of the northern East Coast states that have had some vagrant =
European shorebirds, such as Maine or Massachussetts. I would say it is =
99.999999% unlikely that we will ever have a Common Snipe in Minnesota.
=20
Cheers,
=20
=20
=20
Chris Fagyal
Senior Software Engineer
United Defense, L.P. ASD
Fridley, MN=20
(763) 572-5320
chris.fagyal@udlp.com
>>> "MARTELL, Mark" 04/06/2005 14:31:00 PM >>>
The AOU Checklist of North American birds (the official keeper of these =
things) shows both the Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) and the Common =
Snipe (Gallinag gallinago). Further digging shows that the AOU decided in =
2002 that the Wilson's Snipe was a different species than the Common Snipe =
(which occurs in the old world as well) and split it off. Thus some of the =
older reference's may not have noted the change.
Mark Martell
Director of Bird Conservation
Audubon Minnesota
2357 Ventura Drive #106
St. Paul, MN 55125
651-739-9332
651-731-1330 (FAX)
-----Original Message-----
From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On
Behalf Of J Ferguson
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:22 PM
To: bice0004@umn.edu; mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: RE: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. Wilson's Snipe?
Sorry, Andy...no answer, but I have similar question for someone/everyone. =
=20
My Nat'l Geo Birds 3rd ed. mentions the "Common Snipe" but no Wilson's. =
The=20
Sibley Eastern mentions the "Wilson's Snipe", as does the MOU MN birds=20
checklist, but no Common. The Latin species names are different (according=
=20
to the two books), though the genus is the same. Are these really the =
same=20
bird? Subspecies? Do we only get one kind of snipe in MN? That is, is =
a=20
snipe (that would be found in MN) just a snipe?
Thanks!
Jonathan Ferguson
>From: "Andrew D. Bicek"
>To:
>Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD?
>Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:05:19 -0500
>
>I was just entering data in the new online field trip report entry =
form,=20
>and
>I couldn't find the listing for wilson's snipe. I looked under regular, =
it
>wasn't there, I looked under rare, and it wasn't there. I found it under
>all and it needed a request for documentation. What's the deal here? =20
>Snipe
>are common, why do we need to formally write them up?
>
>
>
>Funny too, is that for Wright county, where I saw the snipe yesterday, =
it=20
>is
>listed as common on the MOU Wright cty checklist.
>
>
>
>Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and needs to be=20
>documented
>under the new name?
>
>
>
>Andy Bicek
>
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The following information taken from the web page Ocean Wanderers =
presents how to separate common snipe (Eurasian species) from Wilson's =
Snipe (N American):
Separation from Common Snipe -------------------------------------=
-------------
(1) As a whole, Wilson's Snipe is usually colder toned than Common =
Snipe but has a darker brown on the mantle. (2) The underparts are =
much whiter and paler. (3) The scapular feathers of Wilson's Snipe =
have relatively narrow white fringes. (4) The tertials are dark and =
finely marked with gradually fading transverse bars. (5) The lesser =
and median coverts are intricately patterned with white-tipped dark-centred=
feathers, which contrast with the dark blackish-brown greater covert bar. =
(6) The head pattern is similar but the rear supercilium tends to be =
narrower on Wilson's Snipe and broadens more in front of the eye. (7) =
Wilson's Snipe is rather coarsely patterned on the neck sides with a =
brown-ginger wash mostly confined to the mid and upper breast. (8) The =
flank barring in Wilson's Snipe is very striking and quite extensive which =
is pronounced by the white background coloration of the flanks, which are =
usually buff-brown in Common Snipe. (9) Wilson's Snipe usually has 16 =
tail feathers. Common Snipe usually have 14 tail feathers, although =
occasionally 16 or 18. (10) In Wilson's Snipe the outer tail feathers =
are white with black bars and are less well-defined and duller in Common =
Snipe. (11) The shape of the tail feather is diagnostic with Wilson's =
Snipe showing a more parallel and square-ended tail whereas Common has =
round-tipped feathers. (12) In flight, Common Snipe shows rather =
pointed wings. (13) The bill of Common Snipe often looks longer than =
Wilson's Snipe. (14) Wilson's Snipe has a shorter tail and in flight =
the toes are visible just beyond the tail tip. (15) In Wilson's Snipe =
the white tips to the secondaries are narrower with broader white tips to =
the primary coverts. (16) Wilson's Snipe has barred lesser and median =
underwing-coverts giving the impression of a darker underwing.
I would imagine there might be records for Common Snipe in Alaska, =
and possibly some of the northern East Coast states that have had some =
vagrant European shorebirds, such as Maine or Massachussetts. I =
would say it is 99.999999% unlikely that we will ever have a Common Snipe =
in Minnesota.
Cheers,
Chris Fagyal Senior Software Engineer United Defense, L.P. =
ASD Fridley, MN (763) 572-5320 chris.fagyal@udlp.com
The AOU Checklist of North American birds =
(the official keeper of these things) shows both the Wilson's Snipe =
(Gallinago delicata) and the Common Snipe (Gallinag gallinago). Further =
digging shows that the AOU decided in 2002 that the Wilson's Snipe was a =
different species than the Common Snipe (which occurs in the old world as =
well) and split it off. Thus some of the older reference's may not have =
noted the change.
Mark Martell Director of Bird Conservation A=
udubon Minnesota 2357 Ventura Drive #106 St. Paul, MN 55125 651-73=
9-9332 651-731-1330 (FAX)
-----Original Message----- From:=
mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On Behalf Of J Ferguson Sent: =
Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:22 PM To: bice0004@umn.edu; mou-net@cbs.umn.=
edu Subject: RE: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >> Common vs. =
Wilson's Snipe?
Sorry, Andy...no answer, but I have similar =
question for someone/everyone. My Nat'l Geo Birds 3rd ed. =
mentions the "Common Snipe" but no Wilson's. The Sibley Eastern =
mentions the "Wilson's Snipe", as does the MOU MN birds checklist, but =
no Common. The Latin species names are different (according to =
the two books), though the genus is the same. Are these really the =
same bird? Subspecies? Do we only get one kind of snipe in =
MN? That is, is a snipe (that would be found in MN) just a =
snipe?
Thanks!
Jonathan Ferguson
>From: "Andrew D. =
Bicek" <bice0004@umn.edu> >To: <mou-net@cbs.umn.edu> &=
gt;Subject: [mou] Wilson's Snipe? RQD? >Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 =
10:05:19 -0500 > >I was just entering data in the new online =
field trip report entry form, >and >I couldn't find the =
listing for wilson's snipe. I looked under regular, it >wasn't =
there, I looked under rare, and it wasn't there. I found it =
under >all and it needed a request for documentation. What's =
the deal here? >Snipe >are common, why do we need to =
formally write them up? > > > >Funny too, is that =
for Wright county, where I saw the snipe yesterday, it >is >li=
sted as common on the MOU Wright cty checklist. > > > =
>Is this perhaps because it recently changed names and needs to be =
>documented >under the new name? > > > &g=
t;Andy Bicek >
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From drbenson@cpinternet.com Thu Apr 7 12:38:53 2005
From: drbenson@cpinternet.com (David Benson)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:38:53 -0500
Subject: [mou] Duluth RBA 4/7/05
Message-ID: <9E2A2280-A759-11D9-9C8F-000A95AC3AF2@cpinternet.com>
This is the Duluth Birding Report, sponsored by the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union.
The telephone number of this report will change on around April 14 to
218-834-2858.
Spring migrants poured into Northeastern Minnesota this week. Woodcock
are calling, and the Duluth harbor, which is now free of ice, is full
of waterfowl.
Sightings reported include COMMON LOON, HORNED GREBE, and RED-NECKED
GREBE today; BLUE-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN FLICKER, YELLOW-BELLIED
SAPSUCKER, HERMIT THRUSH, RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, FOX SPARROW and
SAVANNAH SPARROW on the 5th; and WOOD DUCK, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, REDHEAD,
RING-NECKED DUCK, GREATER SCAUP and LESSER SCAUP on the 2nd. TREE
SWALLOWS were seen this week.
GREAT GRAY OWLS are still present by the dozens in Carlton and Aitkin
Counties. Rick Schroeder reported a NORTHERN HAWK-OWL from Stone Lake
Rd in Sax-Zim on the 3rd.
Jim Lind found two LONG-TAILED DUCKS on Lake Superior between Brighton
Beach and the McQuade Rd today. Tom Auer found a female WHITE-WINGED
SCOTER on the 5th. Jan Green found a male HARLEQUIN DUCK in the harbor
on the 2nd. Three Harlequins are still present in Grand Marais. A mixed
flock of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS and CEDAR WAXWINGS (about 20 of each) was
near the jct. of Morgan and Stanford in Duluth Heights today. Cathy
Nelson had a flock of over 50 EVENING GROSBEAKS in her yard on Jean
Duluth Rd today.
This is my last regular compilation of this report. Jim Lind will take
over at 218-834-2858 by April 14th. Thank you to everyone who has made
an effort to report sightings to the hotline over these years. Dave
Benson
The Duluth Birding Report is sponsored and funded by the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) as a service to its members. For more
information on the MOU, either write us c/o the Bell Museum to
mou@cbs.umn.edu, or visit the MOU web site at mou.mn.org.
From drbenson@cpinternet.com Thu Apr 7 12:39:04 2005
From: drbenson@cpinternet.com (David Benson)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:39:04 -0500
Subject: [mou] New Duluth Hotline Number 834-2858
Message-ID:
Just a reminder that the Duluth RBA is changing (on around April 14th).
Jim Lind will be taking over then, and the the new number will be
218/834-2858.
Dave Benson
Duiuth
From AJMORALES@rocketmail.com Thu Apr 7 13:19:40 2005
From: AJMORALES@rocketmail.com (A.J. Morales)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 05:19:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Swans in Shakopee MN
Message-ID: <20050407121940.5534.qmail@web31105.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
07:00AM; 101 between 212 & 69, 4 large swans on the
south side of 101. Could not 'see' any yellow on the
bill (trumpeter) while driving on the way to work.
AJ
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From earlorf@uslink.net Thu Apr 7 15:43:40 2005
From: earlorf@uslink.net (Earl Orf)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:43:40 -0500
Subject: [mou] NPR program on bird song
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I got this link from the Florida bird listserve. It's an interview on the
NPR program Fresh Air. Terry Gross is interviewing Donald Kroodsma and Don
Stap. They are talking about variations in bird songs and there is some
discussion about how birds learn their songs.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4565590
Earl Orf
web site www.earlorfphotos.com
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I got this link from the Florida bird
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Air. Terry
Gross is interviewing Donald Kroodsma and Don Stap. They are =
talking
about variations in bird songs and there is some discussion about how =
birds
learn their songs.
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From Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com Thu Apr 7 18:08:20 2005
From: Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 12:08:20 -0500
Subject: [mou] Fwd: [mnbird] McCown's Longspur
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FYI regarding a (possible) McCown's Longspur
=20
In case anyone who doesn't check MnBird is up in the area...Chestnut-collar=
ed seems much more likely to me....
=20
=20
=20
Chris Fagyal
Senior Software Engineer
United Defense, L.P. ASD
Fridley, MN=20
(763) 572-5320
chris.fagyal@udlp.com
>>> "Emery, Nathaniel G" 04/07/2005 11:59:08 =
AM >>>
This morning ~0820 I was in northern Norman County looking for =
prairie chickens. While at one of my stops heard a large flock of =
longspurs feeding in the cornfield beside the road. I was excited to =
visually ID my first Lapland ever when a funny looking Longspur caught my =
eye. The reason it was different was because of a chestnut colored median =
covert. Grazing my eyes up from there brought me to a black crown and =
black "bib" below the throat. At the time I didn't look for much else =
because I assumed that it was familiar to Minnesota and the region. After =
consulting my field guide I realized that I should have made some drawings =
and taken in more details but the flock had already taken flight to =
another destination. I can confidently say that it was a McCown's but =
from my initial observation I couldn't go into too much technical detail =
besides the chestnut median covert and black crown. Bird was 2 =
miles East of Minnesota Highway 32 on Norman County Road 5. Between =
Fertile and Gary. Nate EmeryPolk County (bird in Norman County)(218) =
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FYI regarding a (possible) McCown's Longspur
In case anyone who doesn't check MnBird is up in the area...Chestnut-c=
ollared seems much more likely to me....
Chris Fagyal Senior Software Engineer United Defense, L.P. =
ASD Fridley, MN (763) 572-5320 chris.fagyal@udlp.com
>>> "Emery, Nathaniel G" =
<emer0098@mail.crk.umn.edu> 04/07/2005 11:59:08 AM >>>
&=
nbsp; This morning ~0820 I was in northern NormanCounty looking for prairie =
chickens. While at one of my stops heard a large flock of longspurs =
feeding in the cornfield beside the road. I was excited to visually =
ID my first Lapland ever when a funny =
looking Longspur caught my eye. The reason it was different was =
because of a chestnut colored median covert. Grazing my eyes up from =
there brought me to a black crown and black =93bib=94 below the throat.&nbs=
p; At the time I didn=92t look for much else because I assumed that it was =
familiar to Minnesota and the region. After consulting my field guide I =
realized that I should have made some drawings and taken in more details =
but the flock had already taken flight to another destination. I can =
confidently say that it was a McCown=92s but from my initial observation I =
couldn=92t go into too much technical detail besides the chestnut median =
covert and black crown.
&=
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County Road 5. Between Fertile and Gary.
Nate Emery
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(218) 281-8390
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From kreckert@cpinternet.com Thu Apr 7 18:46:17 2005
From: kreckert@cpinternet.com (Kim R Eckert)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 12:46:17 -0500
Subject: [mou] SW Minn sightings
Message-ID:
To add to Craig Mandel's posting from April 5, here are some more
sightings from SW Minn that might be of interest. Barb Akre and I
birded Martin, Jackson, Rock, Pipestone & Lyon Co's Mon PM - Wed AM:
very nice weather in the mid-upper 70s Mon & Tue, but the birding was
generally very dull, especially for land/woods birds. Even Wednesday's
cold front failed to result in any increase in bird activity:
Cackling Goose - 4 April, Pierce L, Martin Co; 5 April, gravel pit pond
near Blue Mounds SP, Rock Co (no other migrant geese)
Common Loon - 5 April, Split Rock Creek SP, Pipestone Co
Am Golden-Plover - 5 April, Pipestone sewage ponds, Pipestone Co
Greater Yellowlegs - 6 April, Black Rush Lake WPA, Lyon Co
Baird's Sandpiper - 5 April, Luverne sewage ponds, Rock Co; 6 April,
Sham L, Lyon Co
Franklin's Gull - 6 April, landfill by Black Rush Lake, Lyon Co
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 4 April, Fairmont, Martin Co
Vesper Sparrow - 5 April, Rock R just N of Luverne, Rock Co (only 5
sparrow species seen, including fewer than 50 Dark-eyed Juncoes in 3
days)
Kim Eckert
From melissa.driscoll@dnr.state.mn.us Thu Apr 7 20:20:56 2005
From: melissa.driscoll@dnr.state.mn.us (Melissa Driscoll)
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 14:20:56 -0500
Subject: [mou] Lawrence's Warbler?- Clay Co. Marbled Godwits-Wilkin
Message-ID:
Hello!
Yesterday I saw a pair of Marbled Godwits in a wet hay field ~3.5 miles
west of the town of Rothsay on Co. Rd. 26, on the north side of the
road.
Today, at Blanket Flower SNA, in SE Clay County I was stumped by a
small warbler-sized bird. The head looked very much like a
Golden-winged Warbler, but it did not have a yellow bar on it's wing.
Instead there were two whitish bars on the wing. The closest to what I
saw is pictured on page 355 of the National Geographic's Field Guide to
the Birds of North America, Second Edition, the middle picture of
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid between a Golden-winged Warbler and a
Blue-winged Warbler). I had a bit of time to look things up and look
back at the bird before it took off. It made a high-pitched sound
similar to a Golden-crowned Kinglet, or a Golden-winged Warbler (but not
like a Blue-winged warbler). Before it took off it was foraging near
the ground and on the ground in a small Aspen clone (clump) on a very
hilly prairie area. I am still unsure what I saw but I thought it would
be fun to share it.
Other species of birds at Blanket Flower SNA today were (in order of
appearance):
Killdeer
Am. Robin
Am. Crows
Mourning Dove
Wild Turkey - 5 toms and 4-6 hens
Mallards
Greater Prairie Chickens - booming all over
Ring-billed gulls (flying over)
Chickadees
Downy Woodpecker
Song Sparrows
Red-winged blackbirds (flying over)
Canada Geese (flying over)
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Northern Flicker
Piliated Woodpecker
Horned Lark
Common Loon (flying over)
Great Blue Herons (flying over)
Wilson's Snipe
Tundra Swans (flying over)
Vesper Sparrow
Double-Crested Cormorants (flying over)
Willow Flycatcher
Hairy Woodpecker
THE MYSTERY BIRD MENTIONED ABOVE
Northern Harrier
Turkey Vulture
And a bunch of Western Chorus Frogs singing up a storm!
Happy Birding! (and frogging)
Melissa
Melissa Driscoll
DNR Natural Resource Specialist - SNA Bird Survey Coordinator
1509 1st Avenue North
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-7576
218-739-7601 fax
email: melissa.driscoll@dnr.state.mn.us
From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Thu Apr 7 20:37:59 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 14:37:59 -0500
Subject: [mou] FW: Invitation to Minnesota Zoo's IMBD Event
Message-ID:
Are there any MOU members that would want to man an informational booth
at this event on behalf of the MOU? Please respond to me directly if you
are.
Mark Alt=20
MOU President
mark.alt@bestbuy.com
C/O J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota
10 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104
MOU.mn.org
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From: Steve Estebo [mailto:sestebo@mail.mnzoo.state.mn.us]=20
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: Invitation to Minnesota Zoo's IMBD Event
Mark,
The Minnesota Zoo is once again celebrating International Migratory Bird
Day as a public event at the Zoo. This year the event will be held on
Saturday, May 7th. We would like to invite MOU to set up a booth at
this event to feature MOU. It would be a good opportunity to interpret
birding to the public and let people know more about what MOU does.
Booths this year are going to be located at the entrance of the Tropics
Trail, so the location should be much more inviting to public
interaction from last year. As a minimum, we are asking for booths to
be open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are only having it as a one day
event this year, as we will be out at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
on Sunday for their event.
I contacted the MOU President last year with an invitation, but never
heard back from him, which surprised me. I also mentioned it to Steve
Weston, but no follow through occurred from him either. Let me know if
you can participate this year, as we would love to have MOU's
involvement.
We have committments so far from the MN DNR non-game's Trumpeter Swan
Restoration Project, Loon Watch and the Wildlife Rehab Center. We are
still waiting to hear from others and have invited new organizations
this year as well. Last year we had participation from the Bell Museum,
Hawk Ridge and the Indoor Cats Program and hope to have them back again
this year.
Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. I am rarely at my
phone, but if you leave a message I will get back to you.
Best regards,
__________________
Steve Estebo=20
Avian Zoologist
Minnesota Zoo
Phone: (952)431-9321
Fax: (952)431-9367
E-mail: steve.estebo@state.mn.us
From Swimingjim@aol.com Fri Apr 8 02:41:14 2005
From: Swimingjim@aol.com (Swimingjim@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:41:14 EDT
Subject: [mou] 300 Plus Swans in Eden Prairie
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This evening there were more than 300 swans feeding at Rice Lake in Eden
Prairie and more came flying in. The lake is on the south side of Highway 212
at milepost 153 just east east of the Chanhassen/Eden Prairie boundary.)
Highway 212 is dangerous but there are safe places to park at the Richard
Anderson Conservation Area on the north side of 212 and at a gravel pulloff on the
south side of 212 overlooking the Lake.
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From axhertzel@sihope.com Fri Apr 8 03:30:46 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony X. Hertzel)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:30:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] MOU RBA 7 April 2005
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, April 7th.
As of April 1st, the gray-morph GYRFALCON was still in northeastern
Dakota County. It was most recently reported by Judy Sparrow at mile
marker 215 of state highway 55.
On April 5th, Dan Thimgan reported a PRAIRIE FALCON along Wilkin
County Road 26, about four miles west and one mile south of the town
of Rothsay. This is about four miles south of where John Ellis
reported a Prairie Falcon on the 3rd.
GREAT GRAY OWLS and NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are still easy to find across
northern Minnesota, especially in Aitkin County and Pine County. Many
observers still report finding multiple Great Gray Owls along Aitkin
County Roads 1 and 4 and in Pine County east of the town of Sandstone.
On April 2nd, Al Schirmacher reported a ROSS'S GOOSE at the Princeton
sewage ponds in Sherburne County. The ponds are located on county
road 2. Another Ross's Goose was seen on the 3rd at Ocheda Lake along
the east side of Nobles County Road 57, a quarter of a mile north of
290th Street.
A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was in Herman, Grant County, on the 3rd.
Denny and Barb Martin reported it at the corner of 1st Street East
and Berlin Avenue South.
The usual variety of early shorebirds have begun to arrive in
southern Minnesota. Jim Mattsson had both GREATER YELLOWLEGS and
LESSER YELLOWLEGS plus BAIRD'S SANDPIPER and PECTORAL SANDPIPER at
Lake Byllesby in Dakota County on the 6th. MARBLED GODWITS were
reported by Melissa Driscoll from Wilkin County on the 5th. On the
same day, Kim Eckert found AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER at the Pipestone
sewage ponds in Pipestone County. SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS were
reported from the Albany sewage lagoons in Stearns County on the 5th.
Greater Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpipers, and Baird's Sandpipers were
also reported from Stearns, Lyon, and Cottonwood counties.
Tom Nelson found an early PALM WARBLER near the southwest corner of
Deep Lake in North Oaks, Ramsey County, on the 5th. Other migrants
reported in the past week include BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, OSPREY,
BONAPARTE'S GULL, FRANKLIN'S GULL, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, WINTER
WREN, VESPER SPARROW, WESTERN MEADOWLARK, and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE.
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
mou@cbs.umn.edu 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
organization's free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone
interested. For information visit our web site at
http://cbs.umn.edu/~mou/listservice.html.
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 14th.
--
Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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MOU RBA 7 April 2005
This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, April
7th.
As of April 1st, the gray-morph
GYRFALCON was still in northeastern Dakota County. It was
most recently reported by Judy Sparrow at mile marker 215 of state
highway 55.
On April 5th, Dan Thimgan reported a
PRAIRIE FALCON along Wilkin County Road 26, about four
miles west and one mile south of the town of Rothsay. This is about
four miles south of where John Ellis reported a Prairie Falcon on the 3rd.
GREAT GRAY OWLS and NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are still easy to
find across northern Minnesota, especially in Aitkin County and Pine
County. Many observers still report finding multiple Great Gray Owls along Aitkin County
Roads 1 and 4 and in Pine County east of the town of Sandstone.
On April 2nd, Al Schirmacher reported a
ROSS'S GOOSE at the Princeton sewage ponds in Sherburne
County. The ponds are located on county road 2. Another Ross's Goose was seen on the 3rd at
Ocheda Lake along the east side of Nobles County Road 57, a quarter of
a mile north of 290th Street.
A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was
in Herman, Grant County, on the 3rd. Denny and Barb Martin reported it
at the corner of 1st Street East and Berlin Avenue South.
The usual variety of early shorebirds have begun to arrive in
southern Minnesota. Jim Mattsson had both
GREATER YELLOWLEGS and LESSER
YELLOWLEGS plus BAIRD'S
SANDPIPER and PECTORAL
SANDPIPER at Lake Byllesby in Dakota County on the
6th. MARBLED GODWITS were reported
by Melissa Driscoll from Wilkin County on the 5th. On the same day,
Kim Eckert found AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVER at the Pipestone sewage ponds in Pipestone
County. SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS
were reported from the Albany sewage lagoons in Stearns County on the
5th. Greater Yellowlegs, Pectoral
Sandpipers, and Baird's
Sandpipers were also reported from Stearns, Lyon, and
Cottonwood counties.
Tom Nelson found an early PALM
WARBLER near the southwest corner of Deep Lake in North
Oaks, Ramsey County, on the 5th. Other migrants reported in the past
week include BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON,
OSPREY, BONAPARTE'S GULL, FRANKLIN'S GULL, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER,
WINTER WREN, VESPER SPARROW, WESTERN MEADOWLARK, and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE.
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 mou@cbs.umn.edu 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
organization's free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone
interested. For information visit our web site at
http://cbs.umn.edu/~mou/listservice.html.
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
14th.
--
Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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From ajjoppru@wiktel.com Fri Apr 8 03:25:12 2005
From: ajjoppru@wiktel.com (Jeanie Joppru)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:25:12 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report-Friday, April 8, 2005
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This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Friday, April 8, 2005
sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may
also hear this report by calling (218) 847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
Migrants are flooding north this week with reports of many species of
waterfowl, the first shorebirds, and a few swallows. River ice is gone
through most of the area, and small patches of water are appearing on
local lakes. Temperatures have been mild this week making it pleasant to
be outside.
Nathaniel Emery reported a possible MCCOWN'S LONGSPUR among a flock of
LAPLAND LONGSPURS in northern Norman County. If accepted, this would be
a first county record, and one of only a few records in the state. The
bird was spotted 2 miles east of MN 32 along CR 5 between Fertile and
Gary on April 7th.=20
Reports from Jenny Moorman in Lake of the Woods County where the ice is
still present on the big lake include some new arrivals Ssuch as
RED-TAILED HAWK, MOURNING DOVE, KILLDEER, SANDHILL CRANE, SONG SPARROW,
and PURPLE FINCH. On April 2, many raptors were migrating through the
county including several NORTHERN HARRIERS, ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, and
AMERICAN KESTRELS. One GREAT GRAY OWL was found along CR 1 , 0.2 miles
south of CR 84 on April 2.=20
Roseau County was the ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK capital of the area on April 2,
where Peder Svingen and I counted 66 of them in a small portion of the
county. We had wonderful views of a GOLDEN EAGLE , and another raptor
that was present in considerable numbers was NORTHERN HARRIER where the
count was 23.=20
In Kittson County, the story was similar with 22 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS and
28 NORTHERN HARRIERS being sighted on April 2.
Shelley Steva saw a MERLIN flying over Thief River Falls, Pennington
County, on April 2. This week in our yard, I awoke on April 5 to see
dozens of FOX SPARROWS busily scratching in the leaves. We also have
numerous DARK-EYED JUNCOS, and PURPLE FINCHES. A BALD EAGLE flew in
front of the van as I left our driveway to go to work this morning, and
tonight there are two COMMON MERGANSERS among the WOOD DUCKS in the
river behind our house.
In Crookston in Polk County Mike Christopherson reported a battle going
on between two MERLINS and two AMERICAN CROWS for possession of a nest
that was built by the crows in his back yard . No winner has been
announced as yet. He also reported the season's first GOLDEN-CROWNED
KINGLET. Nathaniel Emery reported a LEAST FLYCATCHER, BROWN CREEPER, and
FOX SPARROW, while Bruce Flaig had EASTERN BLUEBIRD, TREE SWALLOW,
EASTERN PHOEBE, and SONG SPARROW in the southern part of the county this
week. Other species seen in the county included TRUMPETER SWAN, TUNDRA
SWAN, and a wide variety of ducks. I discovered a CACKLING GOOSE in a
flooded farm field northeast of Crookston on April 3.
Shelley Steva reported a MERLIN in Bejou, Mahnomen County, on March 31.
Patrick Beauzay found a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK along MN 34 between Park
Rapids and Detroit Lakes in Becker County on April 3. Jim and Joyce
Holter saw six WHITE PELICANS on Floyd Lake on April 5, while Sally
Hausken reported two TRUMPETER SWANS that day, and on the 6th, a
RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. Shar Legenhausen reported several species of
ducks, AMERICAN KESTREL, SANDHILL CRANES, MOURNING DOVE, NORTHERN
FLICKER, EASTERN BLUEBIRD, and PURPLE FINCH.=20
Benjamin Fritchman was birding in Clay County on April 2, and reported
407 TUNDRA SWANS along CR 11 north of Sabin, and 100 LESSER SCAUP, 10
GREATER SCAUP, CANVASBACK, and BUFFLEHEAD at the Moorhead wastewater
treatment ponds. On the 6th, he added COOPER'S HAWK, NORTHERN FLICKER,
EASTERN PHOEBE, BROWN CREEPER, GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET, and YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLER. Patrick Beauzay reported a RED-TAILED HAWK at Bicentennial
Prairie near Felton on March 31st, and also 50 SANDHILL CRANES and
twelve BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS in Clay County.=20
Joel Claus reported on April 2nd that large numbers of geese and swans
were concentrated along Rabbit Creek on the south side of 120th St.
about 1/4 mile east of CR 7 in southwestern Otter Tail County. He
estimated that there were up to 1000 TUNDRA SWANS, and 5-10 thousand
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE there with a few CANADA GEESE mixed in. A
few SNOW GEESE also flew by. He found 18 species of waterfowl in Otter
Tail County. There were also large flocks of LAPLAND LONGSPURS in the
county. Alma Ronningen reported OSPREY, EASTERN PHOEBE, TREE SWALLOW,
BROWN CREEPER , and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET this week. Sally Hausken found
two TRUMPETER SWANS in Otter Tail County on April 2nd. SANDHILL CRANES,
and EASTERN BLUEBIRD were reported by Pam Linder in the last days of
March.
John Ellis spotted a PRAIRIE FALCON along the southern edge of Western
Prairie SNA in Wilkin County on April 3rd . Two SHORT-EARED OWLS were
also seen. Dan and Sandy Thimgan also saw a PRAIRIE FALCON in Wilkin
County four miles west on CR 26 and one mile south on CR 169 from
Rothsay on the 5th. This may have been the same bird.
In Todd County, Beau Shroyer reported two RED-NECKED GREBES on Little
Sauk Lake on April 5th.
Susan Wiste reported a GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET in Douglas County on April
4th.
>From Beltrami County, Pat Rice reported a MERLIN in Bemidji on April 2.
On the 4th, she saw a NORTHERN FLICKER in Beltrami County. Pat counted
50 RED-TAILED HAWKS in Polk and Beltrami Counties on March 31 and April
1st.
Thanks to Jenny Moorman, Beau Shroyer, Patrick Beauzay, Mike
Christopherson, Dan and Sandy Thimgan, Joel Claus, Benjamin Fritchman,
Shelley Steva, Alma Ronningen, Rod Anton, Sally Hausken, Bruce Flaig,
Jim and Joyce Holter, Susan Wiste, Shar Legenhausen, Nathaniel Emery,
Pat Rice, Pam Linder, and John Ellis for their reports.
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than
Thursday each week, at ajjoppru@wiktel.com OR call the Detroit Lakes
Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders
please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took
place. When reporting by email please put "NW Bird Report" in the
subject line of your message. The next scheduled update of this report
is Friday, April 15, 2005.
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Fri Apr 8 14:19:34 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 08:19:34 -0500
Subject: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a
wandering whooping crane
Message-ID:
Mark Alt=20
Sr. Project Manager=20
Entertainment Software Supply Chain=20
Project Resources Group (PRG)=20
Best Buy Co., Inc.=20
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com=20
(W) 612-291-6717=20
(Cell) 612-803-9085
-----Original Message-----
From: Carrol Henderson [mailto:Carrol.Henderson@dnr.state.mn.us]=20
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:09 AM
To: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com; Jan Welsh; Maya Hamady; Nancy Huonder; Steve
Kittelson; Steve Wilson
Cc: sharon@birdchick.com; Katie Haws; Lee Pfannmuller; Pam Perry;
two-jays@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a wandering
whooping crane
Good morning. I thought you might enjoy an owl update. Yesterday I
drove from Blaine to Grand Rapids to give presentations at a wildlife
tourism workshop being sponsored by the Office of Tourism and the
Nongame Wildlife Program. Sharon Stiteler was also a presenter at the
program. You might be interested to know that there were frequent
references the the MOU and their diverse skills, personnel, and
publications for the 40-plus persons in attendance at the meeting. =20
Attendees were from all over northern Minnesota and represented Chambers
of Commerce, CVBs, motels from Lake of the Woods to Duluth, National
Wildlife Refuges, Indian bands, nature centers and the Forest History
Center. The "winter of the owls" has accomplished something very
special: it has put wildlife tourism onto the radar of the northern
Minnesota tourism industry in such a dramatic manner that these people
are really excited to become involved, more accommodating and supportive
of wildlife and nature-related tourism endeavors. Stay tuned for future
developments.
I encountered four great gray owls on the way. Three live and one
fresh roadkill. The first owl was a quarter mile south of the
intersection of Hwy 65 and County Road 2 in Aitkinl County. It was on
the east side of the road perched on top of a power pole at 6:30 a.m.=20
The second owl was on Hwy 210 west of McGregor, and about a mile east of
the intersection of County Road 5 that goes north to Palisade, at about
7:00 a.m.. It was perched about 20 feet up in a tree in the roadside.=20
The third owl was perched on a fencepost adjacent to a pasture on the
east side of Hwy 169, about a hundred feet north of the intersection of
County Road 68 (540th St). That was about 7:20 a.m. The fourth owl, a
fresh roadkill, was found in Itasca County on Hwy 169 about a quarter
mile south of where County Road 450 forks to the left (going north) off
of Hwy 169 (about 13 miles south of Grand Rapids). That owl was
encountered about 7:40 a.m. I traveled the same route home starting at
4:00 p.m. and saw no owls, but I did see a turkey vulture, two
rough-legged hawks, a northern harrier, and a kestrel. I picked up the
dead great gray owl and will be forwarding it along with other DNR
salvaged owls. The breast was plump on the dead owl suggesting that it
was not starving or failing to find food. =20
Because of the late date, I suspect that a fair number of owls that
have chosen to stay and nest in the Aitkin County region, offering an
extended opportunity for viewing during the nesting season. I would
expect that the Palisade area would be a good core area for further
explorations for summering owls--and it seems that early morning is a
prime time for viewing unless the day is overcast and the owls may be
active later in the day. Thursday was a beautiful sunny day and I
understand that they are not quite so apt to be so active along roadways
on the bright days.
Also, there was a report of an immature whooping crane near the
entrance of the Wargo Nature Center early on Wednesday morning. I drove
by there on the way back from a meeting at Carlos Avery at noon that
day, but I did not see the whooper. The sighting was by Frank Taylor, a
good naturalist and avid falconer. It seems a credible sighting, and it
is likely that the whooper is from the Wisconsin release effort and may
be exploring wetlands up in the Carlos Avery area. Maybe we will get
some more sightings this weekend. Have a good weekend. You may share or
forward this information as you see fit. Best wishes, Carrol H.
From JulianSellers@msn.com Fri Apr 8 15:41:10 2005
From: JulianSellers@msn.com (Julian Sellers)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 09:41:10 -0500
Subject: [mou] Seeking Ride to the Lake of the Woods Festival
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From chetmeyers@visi.com Fri Apr 8 17:21:01 2005
From: chetmeyers@visi.com (chetmeyers@visi.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 11:21:01 -0500
Subject: [mou] Red-necked grebes - Mpls. Lake Harriet
Message-ID: <1112977261.4256af6d2fd18@my.visi.com>
Chet Meyers writes:
April 8th 10:00 a.m. two red-necked grebes on Lake Harriet. Very few other
birds given the nice weather. They are all flying over us. Pray for rain.
Chet Meyers, Hennepin County
From gran0335@umn.edu Fri Apr 8 18:06:19 2005
From: gran0335@umn.edu (David Grandmaison)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:06:19 -0500
Subject: [mou] Como Park Birding
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20050408120410.00bebf78@gran0335.email.umn.edu>
Hey folks. I'm stuck down here in the cities (St. Paul) but have noticed an
increasing number of migrants showing up in Como Park. I was wondering if
anyone knows if there is a Como Park birding group down here.
Thanks!
David D. Grandmaison
Research Fellow
Department of Fisheries, Wildlife,
and Conservation Biology
200 Hodson Hall
1980 Folwell Avenue
University of Minnesota
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the
sunshine patriot will in this crisis, shrink from the service of his
country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and
woman"
Thomas Paine
December 1776
From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Fri Apr 8 17:11:53 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 11:11:53 -0500
Subject: FW: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism,
and a wandering whooping crane
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Entertainment Software Supply Chain=20
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Best Buy Co., Inc.=20
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com=20
(W) 612-291-6717=20
(Cell) 612-803-9085
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________________________________
From: Robert_Russell@fws.gov [mailto:Robert_Russell@fws.gov]=20
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:43 AM
To: Alt, Mark
Subject: Re: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism,
and a wandering whooping crane
=20
Mark: the crane is not one of the Wisconsin birds (all of our first year
birds are in either WI or FL) and after talking with the original
observer this morning, Jim Mattsson feels the observation was likely not
a whooping crane so we called off our search hounds. Bob Russell
"Alt, Mark"
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Sent by: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu=20
04/08/2005 08:19 AM
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To: mou-net@cbs.umn.edu, mnbird@lists.mnbird.net
cc:=20
Subject: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a
wandering whooping crane
Mark Alt=20
Sr. Project Manager=20
Entertainment Software Supply Chain=20
Project Resources Group (PRG)=20
Best Buy Co., Inc.=20
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com=20
(W) 612-291-6717=20
(Cell) 612-803-9085
-----Original Message-----
From: Carrol Henderson [mailto:Carrol.Henderson@dnr.state.mn.us]=20
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:09 AM
To: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com; Jan Welsh; Maya Hamady; Nancy Huonder; Steve
Kittelson; Steve Wilson
Cc: sharon@birdchick.com; Katie Haws; Lee Pfannmuller; Pam Perry;
two-jays@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a wandering
whooping crane
Good morning. I thought you might enjoy an owl update. Yesterday I
drove from Blaine to Grand Rapids to give presentations at a wildlife
tourism workshop being sponsored by the Office of Tourism and the
Nongame Wildlife Program. Sharon Stiteler was also a presenter at the
program. You might be interested to know that there were frequent
references the the MOU and their diverse skills, personnel, and
publications for the 40-plus persons in attendance at the meeting.=20
Attendees were from all over northern Minnesota and represented Chambers
of Commerce, CVBs, motels from Lake of the Woods to Duluth, National
Wildlife Refuges, Indian bands, nature centers and the Forest History
Center. The "winter of the owls" has accomplished something very
special: it has put wildlife tourism onto the radar of the northern
Minnesota tourism industry in such a dramatic manner that these people
are really excited to become involved, more accommodating and supportive
of wildlife and nature-related tourism endeavors. Stay tuned for future
developments.
I encountered four great gray owls on the way. Three live and one
fresh roadkill. The first owl was a quarter mile south of the
intersection of Hwy 65 and County Road 2 in Aitkinl County. It was on
the east side of the road perched on top of a power pole at 6:30 a.m.=20
The second owl was on Hwy 210 west of McGregor, and about a mile east of
the intersection of County Road 5 that goes north to Palisade, at about
7:00 a.m.. It was perched about 20 feet up in a tree in the roadside.=20
The third owl was perched on a fencepost adjacent to a pasture on the
east side of Hwy 169, about a hundred feet north of the intersection of
County Road 68 (540th St). That was about 7:20 a.m. The fourth owl, a
fresh roadkill, was found in Itasca County on Hwy 169 about a quarter
mile south of where County Road 450 forks to the left (going north) off
of Hwy 169 (about 13 miles south of Grand Rapids). That owl was
encountered about 7:40 a.m. I traveled the same route home starting at
4:00 p.m. and saw no owls, but I did see a turkey vulture, two
rough-legged hawks, a northern harrier, and a kestrel. I picked up the
dead great gray owl and will be forwarding it along with other DNR
salvaged owls. The breast was plump on the dead owl suggesting that it
was not starving or failing to find food.=20
Because of the late date, I suspect that a fair number of owls that
have chosen to stay and nest in the Aitkin County region, offering an
extended opportunity for viewing during the nesting season. I would
expect that the Palisade area would be a good core area for further
explorations for summering owls--and it seems that early morning is a
prime time for viewing unless the day is overcast and the owls may be
active later in the day. Thursday was a beautiful sunny day and I
understand that they are not quite so apt to be so active along roadways
on the bright days.
Also, there was a report of an immature whooping crane near the
entrance of the Wargo Nature Center early on Wednesday morning. I drove
by there on the way back from a meeting at Carlos Avery at noon that
day, but I did not see the whooper. The sighting was by Frank Taylor, a
good naturalist and avid falconer. It seems a credible sighting, and it
is likely that the whooper is from the Wisconsin release effort and may
be exploring wetlands up in the Carlos Avery area. Maybe we will get
some more sightings this weekend. Have a good weekend. You may share or
forward this information as you see fit. Best wishes, Carrol H.
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Mark =
Alt Sr. Project =
Manager Entertainment Software Supply =
Chain Project Resources Group =
(PRG) Best Buy Co., Inc. Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com (W) 612-291-6717 (Cell) =
612-803-9085
From: Robert_Russell@fws.gov
[mailto:Robert_Russell@fws.gov] Sent: Friday, April 08, =
2005 9:43
AM To: Alt, Mark Subject: Re: [mou] FW: =
Great Gray
Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a wandering whooping =
crane
Mark: the crane is not one of the Wisconsin
birds (all of our first year birds are in either WI or FL) and after =
talking
with the original observer this morning, Jim Mattsson feels the =
observation was
likely not a whooping crane so we called off our search hounds. Bob =
Russell "Alt,
Mark" <Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com>
"Alt,
Mark" <Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com> Sent by:
mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu
04/08/2005 08:19 =
AM
To:
mou-net@cbs.umn.edu, mnbird@lists.mnbird.net cc: Subject: [mou] FW: =
Great Gray
Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a wandering whooping =
crane
Mark Alt
Sr. Project Manager
Entertainment Software Supply Chain
Project Resources Group (PRG)
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com
(W) 612-291-6717
(Cell) 612-803-9085
-----Original Message-----
From: Carrol Henderson [mailto:Carrol.Henderson@=
dnr.state.mn.us]
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:09 AM
To: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com; Jan Welsh; Maya Hamady; Nancy Huonder; =
Steve
Kittelson; Steve Wilson
Cc: sharon@birdchick.com; Katie Haws; Lee Pfannmuller; Pam Perry;
two-jays@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Great Gray Owls, northern MN wildlife tourism, and a =
wandering
whooping crane
Good morning. I thought you might enjoy an owl update. Yesterday I
drove from Blaine to Grand Rapids to give presentations =
at a
wildlife
tourism workshop being sponsored by the Office of Tourism and the
Nongame Wildlife Program. Sharon Stiteler was also a presenter at =
the
program. You might be interested to know that there were frequent
references the the MOU and their diverse skills, personnel, and
publications for the 40-plus persons in attendance at the meeting.
Attendees were from all over northern Minnesota and represented =
Chambers
of Commerce, CVBs, motels from Lake of the Woods to Duluth, National
Wildlife Refuges, Indian bands, nature centers and the Forest =
History
Center. The "winter of the owls" has accomplished something =
very
special: it has put wildlife tourism onto the radar of the northern
Minnesota tourism industry in such a dramatic manner that these =
people
are really excited to become involved, more accommodating and =
supportive
of wildlife and nature-related tourism endeavors. Stay tuned for =
future
developments.
I encountered four great gray owls on the way. Three live and one
fresh roadkill. The first owl was a quarter mile south of the
intersection of Hwy 65 and County Road 2 in Aitkinl County. It was =
on
the east side of the road perched on top of a power pole at 6:30 a.m. =
The second owl was on Hwy 210 west of McGregor, and about a mile east =
of
the intersection of County Road 5 that goes north to Palisade, at =
about
7:00 a.m.. It was perched about 20 feet up in a tree in the roadside. =
The third owl was perched on a fencepost adjacent to a pasture on =
the
east side of Hwy 169, about a hundred feet north of the intersection =
of
County Road 68 (540th St). That was about 7:20 a.m. The fourth owl, =
a
fresh roadkill, was found in Itasca County on Hwy 169 about a =
quarter
mile south of where County Road 450 forks to the left (going north) =
off
of Hwy 169 (about 13 miles south of Grand Rapids). That owl was
encountered about 7:40 a.m. I traveled the same route home starting =
at
4:00 p.m. and saw no owls, but I did see a turkey vulture, two
rough-legged hawks, a northern harrier, and a kestrel. I picked up =
the
dead great gray owl and will be forwarding it along with other DNR
salvaged owls. The breast was plump on the dead owl suggesting that =
it
was not starving or failing to find food.
Because of the late date, I suspect that a fair number of owls that
have chosen to stay and nest in the Aitkin County region, offering =
an
extended opportunity for viewing during the nesting season. I would
expect that the Palisade area would be a good core area for further
explorations for summering owls--and it seems that early morning is =
a
prime time for viewing unless the day is overcast and the owls may =
be
active later in the day. Thursday was a beautiful sunny day and I
understand that they are not quite so apt to be so active along =
roadways
on the bright days.
Also, there was a report of an immature whooping crane near the
entrance of the Wargo Nature Center early on Wednesday morning. I =
drove
by there on the way back from a meeting at Carlos Avery at noon that
day, but I did not see the whooper. The sighting was by Frank Taylor, =
a
good naturalist and avid falconer. It seems a credible sighting, and =
it
is likely that the whooper is from the Wisconsin release effort and =
may
be exploring wetlands up in the Carlos Avery area. Maybe we will get
some more sightings this weekend. Have a good weekend. You may share =
or
forward this information as you see fit. Best wishes, Carrol H.
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From psvingen@d.umn.edu Fri Apr 8 20:31:07 2005
From: psvingen@d.umn.edu (psvingen@d.umn.edu)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 14:31:07 -0500
Subject: [mou] possible hawk owl nest
Message-ID: <1112988667.7257c40bd9737@wm3.d.umn.edu>
A possible Northern Hawk Owl nest has been located in the Sax-Zim bog area this
week. The male was calling and caching food, and the pair was seen copulating.
The female was observed yesterday in a position that suggested egg-laying or
incubation. A major concern is the high risk for disturbance, especially at
this critical time in the nesting cycle. The location therefore cannot be
discolsed at this time, but since it is *very* close to a public road, there is
a chance that birders may come across the nest location while birding in the
area. If you encounter a pair of hawk owls and/or a suspected breeding
location, please do not approach the nest, linger in the area, or do anything
that might affect nesting success. And PLEASE do not post the exact location to
any listserve.
There have been very few well documented hawk owl nests in Minnesota. Let's do
everything possible to make this one a success! Thank you.
--
Peder H. Svingen
psvingen@d.umn.edu
Duluth, MN
From jwkinglet@yahoo.com Fri Apr 8 20:38:01 2005
From: jwkinglet@yahoo.com (Josh Watson)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 12:38:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] golden eagle and some other good birds
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Hello All,
sorry for the late report, I was gone all last weekend and have been extremely busy this weekend so I wasn't able to get at a computer until this afternoon. Tuesday the 29th of March I saw and heard my first merlin in Grand Marais. Wednesday the 30th of March my dad, sister, and I headed for the cities and stayed in Forest Lake. That afternoon I took a hike and saw my first phoebe perched low and searching for insects, also saw some sandhill cranes and numerous tundra swans flying over, one flock consisted of about 80 birds. The following day we went to search out the Eurasian Wigeon without any luck. Though we did get to experience many of the good birds that have not yet arrived in my area of northern Minnesota. We had several species of waterfowl along with pied-billed grebes, great blue herons and all of the sort. Also had numerous song sparrows when I got back to Forest Lake as well as a lone tree sparrow and a fox sparrow. On the way home, Sunday the 3rd of Ap
ril we
encountered a golden eagle flying over the expressway of highway 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors. Back at home we've had two yellow-bellied sapsuckers, a male and female which I first saw last Tuesday, as well as flickers, robins, many juncos, grackles, a red-winged blackbird and my dad had a winter wren. Yesterday my neighbor called and said he had a northern cardinal in his yard which in my neck of the woods is a very good sighting. Good birding to all,
Josh Watson
Grand Marais
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Hello All,
sorry for the late report, I was gone all last weekend and have been extremely busy this weekend so I wasn't able to get at a computer until this afternoon. Tuesday the 29th of March I saw and heard my first merlin in Grand Marais. Wednesday the 30th of March my dad, sister, and I headed for the cities and stayed in Forest Lake. That afternoon I took a hike and saw my first phoebe perched low and searching for insects, also saw some sandhill cranes and numerous tundra swans flying over, one flock consisted of about 80 birds. The following day we went to search out the Eurasian Wigeon without any luck. Though we did get to experience many of the good birds that have not yet arrived in my area of northern Minnesota. We had several species of waterfowl along with pied-billed grebes, great blue herons and all of the sort. Also had numerous song sparrows when I got back to Forest Lake as well as a lone tree sparrow an
d a fox
sparrow. On the way home, Sunday the 3rd of April we encountered a golden eagle flying over the expressway of highway 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors. Back at home we've had two yellow-bellied sapsuckers, a male and female which I first saw last Tuesday, as well as flickers, robins, many juncos, grackles, a red-winged blackbird and my dad had a winter wren. Yesterday my neighbor called and said he had a northern cardinal in his yard which in my neck of the woods is a very good sighting. Good birding to all,
Josh Watson
Grand Marais
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From cbutler@lcp2.net Fri Apr 8 23:05:18 2005
From: cbutler@lcp2.net (Cindy Butler Risen)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:05:18 -0500
Subject: [mou] several more Aitkin Co Owls
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20050408170518.00ce6948@mail.lcp2.net>
Hi
Just a little addition to the birds Carrol Henderson saw on his way to
Grand Rapids yesterday. I, too attended the Wildlife Tourism meeting with
Michelle and Sharon from Rice Lake NWR. On our way to the meeting we saw 4
Great Gray Owls along CR 5 within a two mile stretch about 1 mile south of
Hwy 232 east of Palisade and another about one half mile north of CR 68 on
Hwy 169. The one near CR 68 was more than likely the same one Carrol saw. I
also saw 2 north of Tamarack on CR 64 (Kestrel Ave.). But the best sighting
for me was in the evening after I got home, I was looking at a Great Gray
Owl in my meadow, while hearing my first hesitant croak of a Chorus Frog.
So Cool. The tourism meeting was very well done and lots of good
information for the participants. I agree that the owls have certainly made
more business people here aware of birders and the dollars spent in the area.
There are many spring migrants showing up here, and two pair of Trumpeter
Swans in the Savanna Portage State Park area. The last few years there has
been at least one pair there all summer, maybe they will nest one of these
years.
Enjoying the spring weather in Aitkin County,
Cindy Risen
Tamarack, MN
From jotcat@boreal.org Sat Apr 9 02:38:32 2005
From: jotcat@boreal.org (Jim & Carol Tveekrem)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:38:32 -0500
Subject: [mou] magpie in Cook Co.
Message-ID: <005101c53ca4$f1596d40$990f46d8@jotcat>
While driving north on the Sawbill Trail (Cook Co. Hwy 2) about 1/4 mile
past the Moose Fence parking area, we saw a Black-billed Magpie fly west
across the road and land in trees near the road. We watched it moving about
in this area for a few minutes, then it flew further west out of sight. We
did not see or hear any other magpies. Two Common Ravens were in trees on
the east side of the road, conversing with each other. We did not see them
interact with the magpie at all, but we might have missed that.
Unmistakeable bird, and a first for us in Cook Co. We saw the magpie about
4 p.m., did not see it as we drove south on the Sawbill later.
Also in the area - numerous Common Flickers, Robins, Common Grackles,
Redwinged Blackbirds, Slate-colored Juncos, Tree Sparrows, Song Sparrows, a
few Pine Siskins, and a lone male Wood Duck sitting at the edge of fast
water on the Temperance River. Saw one Yellow-bellied Sapsucker this
morning. Only one Fox Sparrow so far, and that one didn't sing.
Jim & Carol Tveekrem, Schroeder
From ksussman@lcp2.net Sat Apr 9 02:59:32 2005
From: ksussman@lcp2.net (Karen Sussman)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:59:32 -0500
Subject: [mou] Hawkowl and Great Gray Owl Today
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Northern Hawk Owl east side of Melrude Rd across from Melrude town hall
at 7:30pm tonight.
Great Gray Owl 1 mile north of town of Melrude on Melrude Rd. tonight
at 7:30pm.
Nice pair of hooded merganzers on Stone Lake.
Karen Sussman ksussman@lcp2.net
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Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProNorthern Hawk Owl
east side of Melrude Rd across from Melrude town hall at 7:30pm
tonight.
Great Gray Owl 1 mile north of town of Melrude on Melrude Rd. tonight
at 7:30pm.
Nice pair of hooded merganzers on Stone Lake.
Times New RomanKaren Sussman
ksussman@lcp2.net
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From tpulles@gbronline.com Sat Apr 9 03:26:25 2005
From: tpulles@gbronline.com (tpulles@gbronline.com)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 20:26:25 -0600
Subject: [mou] Wright County Birds
Message-ID: <42573d51.f.da8.11568@GBRonline.com>
Spent the day birding in Wright County, and I also checked
out French Lake near Rogers in Hennepin County. Highlights
were -
HORNED GREBE - 4 at French Lake
SANDHILL CRANE - backyard
LESSER YELLOWLEGS - 6 near Monticello
BONAPARTE'S GULL - 2 at Steele Lake
WESTERN MEADOWLARK - Monticello
Also saw a good variety of waterfowl (17 species) and saw my
first painted turtles of the year sunning themselves
Good birding!
Keith Pulles, Wright County
From stan_1ch@yahoo.com Sat Apr 9 03:47:44 2005
From: stan_1ch@yahoo.com (Stan Merrill)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 19:47:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] All Hail, Pale Male
Message-ID: <20050409024744.13722.qmail@web90206.mail.scd.yahoo.com>
Greetings, EveryBIRDie!
Not only has Pale Male and Lola captured the hearts of New
Yorkers and other birders around the globe, they've rated
an article, "How the Nest was won," in the March/April 2005
issue of AUDUBON Magazine.
Happy birding!
Stan Merrill
Apple Valley, MN
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From two-jays@att.net Sat Apr 9 13:55:02 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:55:02 -0500
Subject: [mou] following bird migration by radar
Message-ID: <968B8182-A8F6-11D9-9772-000D934C33C2@att.net>
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Kevin Kearns"
Date: April 8, 2005 10:59:52 PM CDT
To: "Wisconsin Birding Network"
Subject: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight
I lied, couldn't sleep. Reflectivity is now over 20DBZ for the entire
state, with hits of close to 30. The Mississippi valley is generally
above
30DBZ. The entire Midwest covering Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota,
Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin are showing above 20DBZ for the entire
Range. The Texas Gulf Coast is way above 30DBZ from south of
Brownsville
past Houston. There is also a good sized wave that left Michigan at
9:15
and is approaching Door Peninsula - the entire peninsula from Sheboygan
to
Escanaba.
If you don't remember what these numbers mean, check John Idzikowski's
tutorial.
http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/nexweb/nexrad.htm
http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/nexweb/Slide12.JPG
Good Birding tomorrow,
Kevin Kearns
Neenah
-----Original Message-----
From: Wisconsin Birding Network [mailto:wisbirdn@lawrence.edu]On Behalf
Of Kevin Kearns
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:33 PM
To: Wisconsin Birding Network
Subject: [wisb] Nexrad tonight
Unfortunately, I am exhausted, or I would stay up and watch the
migration on
radar tonight. It seems that the entire region is exploding right now.
Eastern Wisconsin is showing 15DBZ all the way through, while the
Mississippi Valley is experiencing in the 20-25 range at 9:30pm.
Incredible
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kmkx.shtml
Kevin Kearns
Neenah
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From ignacio_magpie@rohair.com Sat Apr 9 16:26:46 2005
From: ignacio_magpie@rohair.com (Roger Schroeder)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 10:26:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] Lyon County - potential Shorebird spot
Message-ID:
Not much to report yet, but Black Rush Lake is shaping up to be a better
shorebird spot than in recent years due to a lowered water level. The
North-South gravel road the cuts through the basin is passable in dry
conditions - allowing for viewing along the old drainage ditch that runs
East-West throug hthe western portion of the basin.
From Leodwm@aol.com Sat Apr 9 17:47:39 2005
From: Leodwm@aol.com (Leodwm@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 12:47:39 EDT
Subject: [mou] Birding at Lake Byllesby
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My dad and I went birding at Lake Byllesby on Thursday and saw a variety of
ducks and small birds.
We spotted an American Kestrel on the way to the lake.
In the fields leading to the parking lot at Lake Byllesby we spotted:
Vesper Sparrows
Eastern Bluebirds
Horned Larks
An immature Bald Eagle was on a log near the lakes shore and Red-Breasted
Mergansers swam past us later on.
We saw Tundra Swans and many pelicans on the other side of the lake so we
headed over there to get a better look. Ended up seeing in the waters:
Pelicans
Northern Pintails
Many Green-Winged Teals
Buffleheads (Only two)
Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs were out along with many other Sandpipers but
the lighting was terrible so we couldn't ID them.
We then went up Vasa road and didn't see much of anything, Phoebes were out
and about nine Turkey Vultures were soaring above us. That's all for that day!
- Leo WM, St. Paul
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My dad and I went birding at Lake B=
yllesby on Thursday and saw a variety of ducks and small birds.
We spotted an American Kestrel on the way to the lake.
In the fields leading to the parking lot at Lake Byllesby we spotted:
Vesper Sparrows
Eastern Bluebirds
Horned Larks
An immature Bald Eagle was on a log near the lakes shore and Red-Breasted Me=
rgansers swam past us later on.
We saw Tundra Swans and many pelicans on the other side of the lake so we he=
aded over there to get a better look. Ended up seeing in the waters:
Pelicans
Northern Pintails
Many Green-Winged Teals
Buffleheads (Only two)
Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs were out along with many other Sandpipers but=20=
the lighting was terrible so we couldn't ID them.
We then went up Vasa road and didn't see much of anything, Phoebes were out=20=
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- Leo WM, St. Paul
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From two-jays@att.net Sat Apr 9 17:08:42 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 11:08:42 -0500
Subject: [mou] Fwd: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight
Message-ID:
Begin forwarded message:
From: "John Idzikowski"
Date: April 9, 2005 10:26:20 AM CDT
To: "Wisconsin Birding Network"
Subject: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight
It's nice to see that someone is using the Nexrad site, understanding
what
they are seeing AND losing sleep over migration.... Last night was
essentially the beginning of the big movements out of Mexico altho these
have been building over the last three weeks. Together with just more
Neotropicals beginning to migrate as well as a perfect weather system
flow,
last night was great for a tailwind. There is a High over the Gulf and a
High to our east making for a strong southerly flow on the backsides of
both
systems. Nights like this will be regular but not nightly from now on.
We
saw a major arrival of Hermit
Thrushes last night.
For those of you that have access to the Internet during the day you can
view Gulf crossers landing on the northern Gulf Coast beginning in the
late
morning and into the afternoon following good nights. Use the Weather
Underground or UCAR sites linked from the Nexrad site and stay with the
Houston or Lake Charles image; check the Base Radial Velocity for
direction
of movement. Note how high they come in over the radar (there will be a
big
hole in the donut or partial donut that is formed). If a bird flies
higher
over the Gulf it has better winds perhaps and a longer distance to the
water
when it hits a headwind. On most days note that they continue to head
inland- you'll see lots of detections north of the radar- often
continuing
beyond radar detection as they do not seek first land. We are still
about
4.5 weeks away from the beginning of our peak nights here. Right now in
mid-morning the coastal hoppers are still moving over Brownsville, TX.
The
vast majority of migrants probably take this safer route. Let's not
forget
the island hoppers coming into Florida and the Gulf via the Caribbean
seen
on the Key West radar. Included in this group later on will be
Black-throated Blue and Connecticut Was. Here's a velocity image of
Corpus
Christi of a 20+ dbz movement- the reddest reds indicate targets moving
fastest away from the radar the bluest blues towards the radar.
http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/409corpuschristi.jpg
John I, Milwaukee
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Kearns"
To: "Wisconsin Birding Network"
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 10:59 PM
Subject: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight
> I lied, couldn't sleep. Reflectivity is now over 20DBZ for the entire
> state, with hits of close to 30. The Mississippi valley is generally
above
> 30DBZ. The entire Midwest covering Missouri, Iowa, Illinois,
> Minnesota,
> Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin are showing above 20DBZ for the entire
> Range. The Texas Gulf Coast is way above 30DBZ from south of
> Brownsville
> past Houston. There is also a good sized wave that left Michigan at
> 9:15
> and is approaching Door Peninsula - the entire peninsula from
> Sheboygan to
> Escanaba.
>
> If you don't remember what these numbers mean, check John Idzikowski's
> tutorial.
> http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/nexweb/nexrad.htm
>
> http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/nexrad/nexweb/Slide12.JPG
>
> Good Birding tomorrow,
> Kevin Kearns
> Neenah
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wisconsin Birding Network [mailto:wisbirdn@lawrence.edu]On Behalf
> Of Kevin Kearns
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:33 PM
> To: Wisconsin Birding Network
> Subject: [wisb] Nexrad tonight
>
>
> Unfortunately, I am exhausted, or I would stay up and watch the
> migration
on
> radar tonight. It seems that the entire region is exploding right now.
> Eastern Wisconsin is showing 15DBZ all the way through, while the
> Mississippi Valley is experiencing in the 20-25 range at 9:30pm.
>
> Incredible
>
> http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kmkx.shtml
>
> Kevin Kearns
> Neenah
>
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From connyb@mycidco.com Sat Apr 9 21:00:02 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 20:00:02
Subject: [mou] Marbled Godwits, Wilkin County...
Message-ID:
Spring migration in the metro this last week was like a shot of adrenaline for me filled with new arrivals that kindled enough energy to illuminate a stadium. Leslie Marcus and I headed up to Rothsay in Wilkin County today in search of the eagerly anticipated appearance of the prairie birds, and we were not disappointed.
Leslie, Doug, Jim, and I enjoyed the pleasure of seeing "20" Marbled Godwits across from the traditional Greater Prairie-chicken lek in Rothsay on 190th St; CR 176 about 1.5 miles east of its intersection with CR 15 on the south side of the road. They were feeding in the wet fields slowly probing with those long orange bi-colored bills vocalizing amongst each other like they had all the time in the world. Several times they all got up up together and circled overhead so that the warm tones of the cinnamon wing linings were visible. The wind was fierce out there this afternoon, and I was wishing that I had a couple of bricks in my pocket to anchor me down!
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty.
connyb@mycidco.com
From JELLISBIRD@aol.com Sun Apr 10 02:05:54 2005
From: JELLISBIRD@aol.com (JELLISBIRD@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 21:05:54 EDT
Subject: [mou] MN Valley birds
Message-ID: <111.47c10efe.2f89d5f2@aol.com>
Went south along the MN river today. Lots of Field Sparrows at Louisville
Swamp and points south of there and three Chipping Sparrows seen and singing
between Jordan and the Lawrence Unit SP Campground. Lots of Turkey Vultures a
few BEagles and Redtails. Saw two pair of Coopers and a pair of Red-Shouldered
Hawks on bottom road between Blakely and MN19 to Henderson. Didn't see any
shorebirds at ponds at St. Peter or Le Seuer but had a flyover of six medium
size shorebirds at Belle Plain ponds. A few waterfowl around but not many besides
Shovelers and Mallards.
John Ellis, St. Paul
From Steve Weston"
Checked out Lake Bylessby. Habitat is great and there was a flock of Pectoral-sized shorebirds too far away for ID. On the
way in I cross paths with a birder who had ID'd Pectorals and reported two other possible species.
New birds for the season today:
American White Pelican
Brewers Blackbird
Cowbird
Field Sparrow
Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan
sweston2@comcast.net
From lkrueger@umn.edu Sun Apr 10 02:23:23 2005
From: lkrueger@umn.edu (Linda Krueger)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 20:23:23 -0500
Subject: [mou] Bird identification
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I've updated my web site which includes bird photos. I have a new folder
that is labeled "Unknown Birds" with two photos in it. If anyone has the
time, I'd appreciate getting feedback identifying these two birds. I will
be updating my web site a lot in the coming weeks with Spring migrating
birds!
Linda Krueger
Hastings, MN
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coming weeks with Spring migrating birds!
Linda Krueger
Hastings, MN
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From sgosmire@earthlink.net Sun Apr 10 03:43:33 2005
From: sgosmire@earthlink.net (Susan Gosmire)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 21:43:33 -0500
Subject: [mou] Barred Owls
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We were at Upper Sioux Agency State Park (near Granite Falls) for a short time around dusk tonight and heard two Barred Owls. We had one kind enough to fly in and stop close to our vehicle so we were able to observe it. We were parked in the smaller campground along the river.
Susan Gosmire
Wood Lake, MN
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We were at Upper Sioux Agency State Park (near Granite Falls) for a short time around dusk tonight and heard two Barred Owls. We had one kind enough to fly in and stop close to our vehicle so we were able to observe it. We were parked in the smaller campground along the river.
Susan Gosmire
Wood Lake, MN
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From Jim Ryan Sun Apr 10 04:13:38 2005
From: Jim Ryan (Jim Ryan)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 22:13:38 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eagle nest destroyed
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Hello Birders,
I heard a news story this morning on KFANs outdoor segment (6-8am Saturdays=
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about an eagle nest that was destroyed near Sartell, MN because the white=
=20
pine tree it was in was cut down. A smashed egg was found at the site,=20
presumably an Eagle egg. The US Fish and Wildlife service Law enforcement=
=20
division is investigating this tragedy and I believe I heard there is a=20
$2500 reward for information leading to conviction of the perpetrator(s).
As some of you may know, this senseless destruction violates several federa=
l=20
laws as well as state laws, for which the penalties are quite severe - one=
=20
year in prison AND a $100,000 fine.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please call the USFWS=20
tipline at 1-800-532-2887.
Jim in S. Mpls
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Hello Birders,
I heard a news story this morning on KFANs outdoor segment (6-8am
Saturdays) about an eagle nest that was destroyed near Sartell, MN
because the white pine tree it was in was cut down. A smashed egg was
found at the site, presumably an Eagle egg. The US Fish and Wildlife
service Law enforcement division is investigating this tragedy and I
believe I heard there is a $2500 reward for information leading to
conviction of the perpetrator(s).
As some of you may know, this senseless destruction violates several
federal laws as well as state laws, for which the penalties are quite
severe - one year in prison AND a $100,000 fine.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please call the USFWS ti=
pline at 1-800-532-2887.
Jim in S. Mpls -- "Trying creates
impossibilities. Letting go creates what is desired." -
Stalking Wolf, Apache Scout, Shaman and Healer
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From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Sun Apr 10 13:31:57 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 07:31:57 -0500
Subject: [mou] Mille Lacs County
Message-ID: <002301c53dc9$4aedb3a0$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
Nathan and I birded portions of Mille Lacs County on Saturday morning.
Although nothing as dramatic as last weekend's Ross' Goose appeared, we did
enjoy 62 species including 16 waterfowl. Onamia Lake was very strong,
including our first Horned Grebe of the season. Mille Lacs Lake is still
mostly frozen - open fringes (5 to 30 feet) produced first Greater
Yellowlegs and Bonapartes of the year. Kathio was a bit quieter, although
significant numbers of waterfowl were present and "clumped" (two Bald Eagles
consistently passing over) behind the Interpretive Center. Mille Lacs WMA
(at least the portion we drove through) was dead.
Good birding to all!
Al & Nathan Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From Tom Auer Sun Apr 10 17:12:24 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:12:24 -0500
Subject: [mou] Harlequin Duck - St. Louis County, Duluth
Message-ID:
Amongst the new influx of ducks in St. Louis Bay this morning was an
almost fully adul Harlequin Duck. It was mingling with a group of
Scaup and Goldeneye, maybe 200 yards off of the Duluth Rowing Club,
near Park Point. The bird is still somewhat drab, but some of the
colors, such as the ruddy on the flanks and the blue/gray on the
breast are starting to come through and the white feathering and
facial pattern is quite strong.
Lots of new birds on Park Point this morning as well, including the
first Canvasbacks I've seen and a good appearance of Song Sparrows and
RC Kinglets.
Tom Auer
Duluth, MN
From Tom Auer Sun Apr 10 17:47:37 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:47:37 -0500
Subject: [mou] April 16-17 MOU Field Trip - Rock Co. - Last Chance!
Message-ID:
This is the last announcement for the MOU trip that's happening this
weekend in Rock County. If you're looking to get out and enjoy some of
this migration you've been hearing about, now's the chance! We'll be
spending time at a variety of birding spots, looking for pretty much
anything we can find, from migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, to a
few straggler passerines that might have blown in. Things were a
little slow down there LAST weekend, so by the time we arrive, the
birds should be quite plentiful. Regardless, we'll have a great time.
If you're interested in signing up, please let me know by Thursday and
I'll send you all the detailed information you need regarding
arrangements and where to meet.
Thanks!
Tom Auer
MOU Field Trip Chairman
From two-jays@att.net Sun Apr 10 19:51:28 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:51:28 -0500
Subject: [mou] Hawk-Owl nest photos
Message-ID: <8C17A90B-A9F1-11D9-9772-000D934C33C2@att.net>
Photos of the recently discovered Northern Hawk-Owl nest site in
Sax-Zim and notes from observation of the site can be found at Mike
Hendrickson's web site:
http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/
Jim Williams
Wayzata
From two-jays@att.net Sun Apr 10 19:54:25 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:54:25 -0500
Subject: [mou] hawk-owl nest pix
Message-ID:
When, and if, you get to Hendrickson's web site, click on journal to
find the hawk-owl nest site pix.
Jim Williams
From benzdedrick@hotmail.com Sun Apr 10 20:27:09 2005
From: benzdedrick@hotmail.com (Dedrick Benz)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 19:27:09 +0000
Subject: [mou] Loggerhead Shrike pair, Wabasha County
Message-ID:
I was excited to find what could be a nesting pair of Loggerhead Shrikes at
Weaver Dunes Sunday morning. I was a little reluctant to post directions,
but
a) I don't think hordes of people will come looking for this bird.
b) It would be cool if other birders could keep tabs on the progress of a
possible nest.
c) The more people know about the neat birds that are here, the more likely
the area will be preserved.
I saw them on the east side of Wabasha CR 84, .7 mi. south of it's
intersection with W. Newton Rd. They were perching in junipers 50 - 100 yds
from the road near 2 signs. The large sign reads "Kellogg Weaver Dunes,"
and the small one reads "Cooperative Acquisition." You will see a new house
with an orange roof to the southeast. The road is very twisty and windy,
and parking is a problem here. You probably will have to park further
north, and walk back. I strongly encourage people not to hop the fence, as
you can probably view from the road. I'm glad there is no gate here, as it
would be too tempting to enter the area, and perhaps disrupt nesting
behavior.
Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN
From incrediblehult@msn.com Sun Apr 10 23:57:40 2005
From: incrediblehult@msn.com (Susan Hult)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:57:40 -0500
Subject: [mou] American Avocet at Carlos Avery in Forest Lake
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Was surprised to see a lone American Avocet amongst the Blue-winged Teal,=
Northern Shovelers, Mallards, Canada Geese, Tree Swallows, Sandhill cran=
es, and a Northern Harrier at Pool #9, Carlos Avery WMA. It didn't move =
much and I sat and watched it for a good half hour! It occasionally flew=
to a new location a few feet away, but still afforded me an excellent vi=
ew of it. =20
The entrance to Carlos Avery that I used is ~5 miles west of Forest Lake=
on Broadway Ave on Headquarters Road.
Susan Hult
Anoka County
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nged Teal, Northern Shovelers, Mallards, Canada Geese, Tree Swallows, San=
dhill cranes, and a Northern Harrier at Pool #9, Carlos Avery WMA.&n=
bsp; It didn't move much and I sat and watched it for a good half hour!&n=
bsp; It occasionally flew to a new location a few feet away, but still af=
forded me an excellent view of it.
The entrance to Carl=
os Avery that I used is ~5 miles west of Forest Lake on Broadway Av=
e on Headquarters Road.
Susan Hult
Anoka County
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From JELLISBIRD@aol.com Mon Apr 11 02:48:09 2005
From: JELLISBIRD@aol.com (JELLISBIRD@aol.com)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:48:09 EDT
Subject: [mou] Dakota Gyrfalcon
Message-ID: <19c.3107cd6d.2f8b3159@aol.com>
Surprisingly the Grey Phase Gyrfalcon is still on its winter stamping
grounds. I got too short a look at the Gyr on Dakota 42 just as it goes East from
MN55 around the first bend. There is a farm there with a large shed facing the
road and the Gyrfalcon came over the field and went up into one of the tall
trees behind the shed. It stayed briefly, rose up over the trees and went down
into the river valley past the treeline.
There were (approx.) 230 Tundra swans on the river below Schaar's Bluff.
John Ellis, St. Paul
From Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com Mon Apr 11 14:27:35 2005
From: Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:27:35 -0500
Subject: [mou] French Lake Sunday 4/11/2004
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Yesterday morning I went out and checked out French Lake in NW Hennepin =
county to see what I could find. There were numerous ducks on the lake, =
mostly Northern Shovelers and Scaups, but there were a few other species =
of interest including:
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Common Loon - 1
Redhead - 2
Canvasback - 6
Bufflehead - 10+
Blue-winged Teal - 25+
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there was some guy waterskiing on the lake, so thusly there was pretty =
much nothing there. Just a bunch of coots and 1 pied-billed grebe in one =
sheltered corner of the lake.
=20
=20
Chris Fagyal
Senior Software Engineer
United Defense, L.P. ASD
Fridley, MN=20
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on the lake, mostly Northern Shovelers and Scaups, but there were a few =
other species of interest including:
Common Loon - 1
Redhead - 2
Canvasback - 6
Bufflehead - 10+
Blue-winged Teal - 25+
Also checked out Diamond Lake just north of French lake, but =
unfortunately there was some guy waterskiing on the lake, so thusly there =
was pretty much nothing there. Just a bunch of coots and 1 pied-bille=
d grebe in one sheltered corner of the lake.
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From lkrueger@umn.edu Sun Apr 10 03:45:46 2005
From: lkrueger@umn.edu (Linda Krueger)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 21:45:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] photo web site
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Whoops! I forgot to give my photo web site in an earlier post asking if
anyone could identify two bird photos in the folder labeled "unknown birds"
. Sorry about that.
The web site is:
www.tc.umn.edu/~lkrueger
Linda Krueger
Hastings, MN
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From robert.oconnor@ndsu.edu Sun Apr 10 14:56:27 2005
From: robert.oconnor@ndsu.edu (robert.oconnor@ndsu.edu)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:56:27 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [mou] [Fwd: audubon and housing developments]
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Hi,
I recently received this from Greg Hoch of the Concordia College Biology
Department. I thought members of the MOU-NET might have suggestions for
dealing with this matter. I know similar problems have been mentioned on
the MOU-NET before. Any practical advice we can get would be appreciated.
Bob O'Connor
Moorhead
Clay County
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Subject: audubon and housing developments
From: "Greg Hoch"
Date: Fri, April 8, 2005 10:55 am
To: robert.oconnor@ndsu.nodak.edu
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Hi Bob,
Have a question for you. This is email is about 3 months too late but it
just dawned on me last night that I hadn't talked to Audubon. I have a
housing development going in by my house (NW of Hawley). I have talked to
Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever already. This development is on ag
land. But it's ag land surrounded by hayfields, CRP, native prairie, etc
along the beach ridge. It is a 1/2 mile from the Gruhl Wildlife
Management Area, which is home to 8 T&E spp including marbled godwits,
short-eared owls, and chickens. The corner of the development is listed
at the DNR as critical habitat for shrikes. And indeed I see shrikes
along this section of road on a weekly basis in the summer. There are
several prairie chicken leks in the vicinity and neighbors have recently
started seeing turkeys in the area. It's an incredibly diverse area for
wildlife. A development would destroy much of it. One development isn't
too bad, but there are several other landowners watching this and waiting
to sell out as soon as it goes thru. Politically, this is as dirty as
local politics gets, money being exchanged (can't prove it but there has
to be), township board members are business partners with developers, it
was rejected by the planning commission but accepted by the county
commission, etc, etc. I have attached a write-up I did for the Fargo
Forum who may be running a story about this development (told from my
side) this weekend. As you can imagine the neighbors are livid. I think
we are to the point of going to court over this. But with a large
write-in campaign and an article in the paper I'd like to put this in
front of the public court also. I already talked to DU and PF thinking
that Republican commissioners would listen to hunters more than birders,
but now I think we need everyone we can get. Does Audubon have a
listserve or mailing list I could use to alert members to this problem.
Also, would the local, state, or national office have any money (as a
donation or a loan) to help the neighbors with lawyer fees?
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide,
Greg
Greg Hoch
Biology Dept
Concordia College
Moorhead MN 56562
218-299-3799
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From: MJBFLWRMT@MSN.COM (Milton Blomberg)
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 15:55:19 -0500
Subject: [mou] GreatGrayOwl-goal 4/10
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Drove from central MN (St. Cloud) with the goal to see a Great Grey Owl =
for my lifer list. Stopped at the Ripley Esker SNA (CrowWingCounty) at =
3:30pm. Hot and very windy...thus,no woodland birds observed as we =
walked the esker trail. The pond on the back side yielded pairs of =
woodducks, lesser scaups, and a pair of Common Goldeneye. (Also the =
Pasque Flower is in bloom there).
Went N on Hwy 6 out of Crosby, E on Cty11 to really begin the owl hunt. =
Entered Aitkin County road changes name to Cty22 amidst the sod farms by =
6:00pm. Turned N on CtyRd1 heading for CtyRd3 eastbound (we were =
attempting to make a loop through the county), but turned off instead on =
a gravel road, I think called Osprey Lane which links with the Great =
River Road that comes out just north of the Hwy169 bridge over the =
Mississippi. It was here we suddenly had the action. (7:00pm) Along =
the south side of Osprey Lane is a tamarak-black spruce bog, the north =
side has a drainage ditch and open sod farm fields. Three Great Gray =
Owls in the space of a couple hundred yards posted on aspen branches =
about shoulder heighth. I took many photographs an have been completely =
filled with aura of this bird's demeanor. I could say more, but the post =
is getting long. We traveled north to CtyRd18 then S on CtyRd5 to =
Palisade: no more owl sightings, but it was quite dark then. Several =
common birds sighted along the way, of note Sandhill Cranes, Flickers, =
E.Meadowlarks,Kestrals, Am.Tree Sparrows, Song Sparrows, E. Phoebe, =
N.Harrier (2), Pintails, Tundra Swans(3). sincerely, Milt Blomberg
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Drove from central MN (St. Cloud) with the goal to see a Great Grey =
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3:30pm. Hot and very windy...thus,no woodland birds observed as we =
walked=20
the esker trail. The pond on the back side yielded pairs of =
woodducks,=20
lesser scaups, and a pair of Common Goldeneye. (Also the Pasque Flower =
is in=20
bloom there).
Went N on Hwy 6 out of Crosby, E on Cty11 to really begin the =
owl=20
hunt. Entered Aitkin County road changes name to Cty22 amidst the =
sod farms=20
by 6:00pm. Turned N on CtyRd1 heading for CtyRd3 eastbound (we =
were=20
attempting to make a loop through the county), but turned off instead on =
a=20
gravel road, I think called Osprey Lane which links with the Great River =
Road=20
that comes out just north of the Hwy169 bridge over the =
Mississippi. It=20
was here we suddenly had the action. (7:00pm) Along the south =
side of=20
Osprey Lane is a tamarak-black spruce bog, the north side has a =
drainage=20
ditch and open sod farm fields. Three Great Gray Owls in the space =
of a=20
couple hundred yards posted on aspen branches about shoulder =
heighth. I=20
took many photographs an have been completely filled with aura of this =
bird's=20
demeanor. I could say more, but the post is getting long. We =
traveled=20
north to CtyRd18 then S on CtyRd5 to Palisade: no more owl =
sightings, but=20
it was quite dark then. Several common birds sighted along the =
way, of=20
note Sandhill Cranes, Flickers, E.Meadowlarks,Kestrals, Am.Tree =
Sparrows, Song=20
Sparrows, E. Phoebe, N.Harrier (2), Pintails, Tundra Swans(3). =
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Milt Blomberg
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From Timmerman@southwestmsu.edu Mon Apr 11 15:38:30 2005
From: Timmerman@southwestmsu.edu (Timmerman, Janet)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:38:30 -0500
Subject: [mou] 19-count em-19 avocets
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On the northwestern shore of Lake Wilson in Murray County this morning =
was a group of 19 American Avocets, in the waves ,up to their belly =
buttons, heads into the wind.
I suppose last night's blustery weather brought them in. If you are =
driving through the area, they are within 30 feet of the road ( HWY 91) =
and afford a beautiful look at that striking plumage. They're not too =
concerned with the traffic.
Yesterday at Garvin Park in Lyon Co. was: Eastern Phoebe, Eastern =
Bluebird, ovenbird, blue herons.
Janet T.
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From Steve Weston"
Stopped at lake Bylessby yesterday afternoon and found an interesting gull.
The gull appeared to be slightly larger than the Herring Gulls it was associating with. It appeared to be a first year bird
with pure white head and mottled beige plummage. Wingtips were light dirty brown. The wing tips looked to light for a
Herring, but too dark for a Glaucous Gull. Bill was tipped with black.
Shorebirds:
Pectoral Sandpipers: 26
G. Yellowlegs 3
L. Yellowlegs 3
Killdeer
Other birds of note:
Hermit Thrush - cooperative bird that I was able to share with a group of Cub Scouts
Loggerhead Shrike - pair east of 140th Street Marsh, near the exit gate.
Am. White Pelican - over 200 at Lake Bylessby
Good var. of ducks at Bylessby, but nothing unusal.
Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan
sweston2@comcast.net
From birdnird@yahoo.com Mon Apr 11 16:21:55 2005
From: birdnird@yahoo.com (Terence Brashear)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:21:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Hawk-Owl nest photos
In-Reply-To: 6667
Message-ID: <20050411152155.18338.qmail@web50301.mail.yahoo.com>
It's great that Mike Hendrickson and Tom Auer were
able to relocate the nest site, but I want to make
sure that credit is given to Mike Dazenbaker for the
initial find. Mike has been out in Sax Zim probably
as much as the locals this winter. Mike Dazenbaker
posted a beautiful image of a pair together on
Naturescapes.net. This image was from mid to early
march.
Mike actually made reference to the NOHO's in his post
from the 19th of March:
"mike danzenbaker"
To: mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: [mou] Spring in Aitkin & St. Louis Cnties
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:27:54 -0800 (PST)
-SNIP-
In Sax-Zim, N Hawk-Owls have actually paired off and
are showing signs of courtship, and quite a lot of
vocalizing."
Mike sent me a note about this occuring, but I chose
to not disclose a nest location.
Let's use common sense and hopefully these owls will
be successful.
Regards,
Terry
--- Jim Williams wrote:
> Photos of the recently discovered Northern Hawk-Owl
> nest site in
> Sax-Zim and notes from observation of the site can
> be found at Mike
> Hendrickson's web site:
> http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/
>
> Jim Williams
> Wayzata
>
> _______________________________________________
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> mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
>
Terry Brashear
Hennepin County, MN
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Mon Apr 11 18:56:19 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:56:19 -0500
Subject: [mou] E. Rush Lake birding near Rush City
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I fished and birded in Chisago County Saturday and Sunday and was amazed
at the concentration of waterfowl along the extreme SE shoreline of East
Rush LAke, just west of Rush City. There were over 3,000 ducks, all
divers, Common Goldeneyes, Buffleheads, and Common Mergansers were the
species seen. They congregated along the reed beds on the SE shoreline
just before dark on Sunday. I could not believe how many. I observed
them with binos from over 1/4 mile and saw them fly in to the area. We
were goign to drive our boat in, bu tas we got close to ID distance, a
few skeins lifted off and circled us, I didn't want ot flush the birds
just before dark, so we left them be. There were 25 Common Loons on the
lake, in 4 groups, and several hundred Ring-billed Gulls. The waer
temperature was over 50Degrees int eh shallows where the ducks are, and
under 46 degres int hedeeper part of the lake. Do they seek out warm
water for sleeping? DO divers regularly seek out shallows for evenings?
OH, by the way, the Crappies were hitting, and the mosqiotoes were
biting already.
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the=20
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on the=20
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temperature=20
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degres int=20
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sleeping? DO=20
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the=20
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From blitkey@usfamily.net Mon Apr 11 19:12:57 2005
From: blitkey@usfamily.net (Bill Litkey)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:12:57 -0500
Subject: [mou] AVOCET - Anoka Co. (absent)
Message-ID: <000701c53ec2$17d2ddc0$0101a8c0@28litkeyhome>
I checked throughout Carlos Avery WMA this morning for the Avocet, but to no
avail. It probably did not help for there to be a Peregrine observed
hunting in the area that the Avocet was reported.
Bill Litkey
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From connyb@mycidco.com Mon Apr 11 14:30:50 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:30:50
Subject: [mou] Forster's Tern Wood Lake Hennepin Co.
Message-ID:
This morning at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield, Hennepin County there were a couple more new arrivals in addition to the previously reported migrants. I enjoyed watching the Forster's Tern drop spiral splashing head first in the lake with that long forked tail trailing behind. There were also White-throated Sparrows in several locations.
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty.
connyb@mycidco.com
From b.tefft@vcc.edu Tue Apr 12 01:25:12 2005
From: b.tefft@vcc.edu (Bill Tefft)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:25:12 -0500
Subject: [mou] c. goldeneye nesting
Message-ID:
It surprised me yesterday to find a hen common goldeneye in a nest
cavity this early in the spring. It was interesting that a pileated
woodpecker had been in this cavity last Wednesday and a few days before
that. I am not sure if the goldeneye will continue to be in the cavity
or when it might start laying eggs. Anyone know if goldeneyes can oust
pileateds or if they just jump in when there is an opportunity to claim
a space and lay some eggs.
The tree is about a quarter of a mile from water which is not unusual.
It may have been surprised while it was house shopping or house sitting.
Bill Tefft
Parks and Recreation Instructor
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: 218-365-7241
Fax: 218-365-7207
From wenelson@mlecmn.net Tue Apr 12 03:20:04 2005
From: wenelson@mlecmn.net (Warren Nelson)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:20:04 -0500
Subject: [mou] Update from Aitkin County
Message-ID: <425B3054.D4EF1D29@mlecmn.net>
On Sunday, Bill Stauffer and I birded around the county in the morning
and Steve and Jo Blanich and I birded in the afternoon and found a total
of 81 species of birds. We found 11 GREAT GRAY OWLS ( 2 on C.R.1, 2 on
C.R.29, 4 on C.R.68, 2 on Pietz's Road about a mile and a half north of
C.R.18 and 1 along North Willow road north of C.R.18) and 1 NORTHERN
HAWK OWL along C.R.1 north of the diversion ditch. Tundra Swans are in
by the hundreds, lots of waterfowl, Sharp-tails are really dancing up a
storm. Warren Nelson
From seetta@msn.com Tue Apr 12 07:43:18 2005
From: seetta@msn.com (SeEtta Moss)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:43:18 -0600
Subject: [mou] [Fwd: audubon and housing developments]
In-Reply-To: <49350.69.92.231.136.1113141387.squirrel@webmail.ndsu.nodak.edu>
Message-ID:
Robb,
Clearly the fact that this involves private land makes this more difficult.
However, I think it is worth mounting a campaign to demonstrate opposition
to this development from birders around Minn and from other states (ie,
birders such as I who subscribe but live elsewhere). It is best to get both
email and postal addresses for those comments. Especially helpful are email
addresses for mayor, city manager, newspaper (for letters to editor),
chamber of commerce, and economic development office. These should be
published on this and the other Minn birding listserve and any other
listserve or newsletter you can place them in (with a briefing on the
problem and suggested talking points).
I have used our birding listserve for problems (but both were public lands)
on 2 occasions--we succeeded on one and the other is still in progress.
Getting comments from around the state and especially from out-of-state
birders has really gotten the attention of public officials in my state.
SeEtta Moss
Canon City, Colorado
>Hi,
>
>I recently received this from Greg Hoch of the Concordia College Biology
>Department. I thought members of the MOU-NET might have suggestions for
>dealing with this matter. I know similar problems have been mentioned
on
>the MOU-NET before. Any practical advice we can get would be
appreciated.
>
>Bob O'Connor
>Moorhead
>Clay County
>
>
>
>---------------------------- Original Message
----------------------------
>Subject: audubon and housing developments
>From: "Greg Hoch" <hoch@cord.edu>
>Date: Fri, April 8, 2005 10:55 am
>To: robert.oconnor@ndsu.nodak.edu
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>Have a question for you. This is email is about 3 months too late but
it
>just dawned on me last night that I hadn't talked to Audubon. I have a
>housing development going in by my house (NW of Hawley). I have talked
to
> Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever already. This development is on
ag
> land. But it's ag land surrounded by hayfields, CRP, native prairie,
etc
> along the beach ridge. It is a 1/2 mile from the Gruhl Wildlife
>Management Area, which is home to 8 T&E spp including marbled
godwits,
>short-eared owls, and chickens. The corner of the development is
listed
>at the DNR as critical habitat for shrikes. And indeed I see shrikes
>along this section of road on a weekly basis in the summer. There are
>several prairie chicken leks in the vicinity and neighbors have
recently
>started seeing turkeys in the area. It's an incredibly diverse area
for
>wildlife. A development would destroy much of it. One development
isn't
>too bad, but there are several other landowners watching this and
waiting
>to sell out as soon as it goes thru. Politically, this is as dirty as
>local politics gets, money being exchanged (can't prove it but there
has
>to be), township board members are business partners with developers,
it
>was rejected by the planning commission but accepted by the county
>commission, etc, etc. I have attached a write-up I did for the Fargo
>Forum who may be running a story about this development (told from my
>side) this weekend. As you can imagine the neighbors are livid. I
think
>we are to the point of going to court over this. But with a large
>write-in campaign and an article in the paper I'd like to put this in
>front of the public court also. I already talked to DU and PF thinking
>that Republican commissioners would listen to hunters more than
birders,
>but now I think we need everyone we can get. Does Audubon have a
>listserve or mailing list I could use to alert members to this problem.
>Also, would the local, state, or national office have any money (as a
>donation or a loan) to help the neighbors with lawyer fees?
>
>Thanks for any help you might be able to provide,
>
>Greg
>
>Greg Hoch
>Biology Dept
>Concordia College
>Moorhead MN 56562
>218-299-3799
><< Forum.doc >>
From KSussman@smdc.org Tue Apr 12 14:56:54 2005
From: KSussman@smdc.org (Sussman, Karen R.)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:56:54 -0500
Subject: [mou] Twig Osprey
Message-ID: <9FBD9A8881248C4D9F3FF0F1B6C55F514E9B69@eagle.smdc.org>
As of 0800 today, the Twig Osprey is back inspecting the nest.
Karen Sussman
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From beaunshroyerduckbuster@hotmail.com Tue Apr 12 20:06:33 2005
From: beaunshroyerduckbuster@hotmail.com (Beau Shroyer)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:06:33 -0500
Subject: [mou] yellow-bellied flycatcher
Message-ID:
I spotted a yellow-bellied flycatcher at Lake Carlos State Park at the North end of Hidden Lake on 11 APR at 4pm. the bird was on the trail about twelve feet up in an aspen tree in the swampy area.
From ksussman@lcp2.net Wed Apr 13 02:34:53 2005
From: ksussman@lcp2.net (Karen Sussman)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:34:53 -0500
Subject: [mou] GGO Hwy 53
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From chetmeyers@visi.com Wed Apr 13 04:50:58 2005
From: chetmeyers@visi.com (chetmeyers@visi.com)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:50:58 -0500
Subject: [mou] Purgatory Creek Wetlands
Message-ID: <1113364258.425c9722359d5@my.visi.com>
Chet Meyers writes:
I birded Purgatory Creek wetlands, behind the Flagship Corporate Center in Eden
Prairie, to no avail. There were five species of duck but no shorebirds, as
the recent rain had eliminated much of the mud flats. This was a good spot
last fall, and should attract some shorebirds next week as temperatures warm.
Chet Meyers, Hennepin Cty.
From cbird@nsatel.net Wed Apr 13 14:53:26 2005
From: cbird@nsatel.net (Craig)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:53:26 -0500
Subject: [mou] Great Grays
References: <1113364258.425c9722359d5@my.visi.com>
Message-ID: <000b01c54030$2e7f9c10$125426d0@DebCraig>
My wife and I did a quick trip to look for great grays. Found 4 up around
the Kroschel area again. That seems to be the only place in our county that
has any owls now. If anyone is still looking for owls we still have a few
here in Kanabec county as well.
Craig
From jwbarrett10@msn.com Tue Apr 12 03:39:05 2005
From: jwbarrett10@msn.com (Jim Barrett)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:39:05 -0500
Subject: [mou] Die-off of Waterbirds Underway on Lake Onalaska/Upper Pool 8
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This news release was forwarded to me by a friend who is a waterfowl =
biologist for the MN-DNR. Another warning about exotics. For another =
article dealing with exotics in the Great Lakes ecosystem, which =
appeared in the Duluth News Tribune recently, see the link at the bottom =
of the page.
Jim Barrett
Duluth, MN
(news release begins here)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
News Release
National Wildlife=20
Refuge System
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
La Crosse District =20
555 Lester Avenue
Onalaska, WI 54650
=20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim =
Nissen (608) 783-8401
April 5, 2005 =
=20
=20
Die-off of Waterbirds Underway on=20
Lake Onalaska/Upper Pool 8
=20
Sick and dead lesser scaup, coots, and ring-necked ducks are being found =
on Lake Onalaska and along the main channel immediately below Lock and =
Dam 7 near Dresbach, Minn. Higher river flows are moving some of the =
birds through the dam and depositing them along the main channel in the =
upper part of Pool 8. Intestinal parasites, known as trematodes or =
flukes, are believed to be the cause of this die-off. =20
Trematode-caused waterfowl and coot mortality has been documented each =
spring and fall on Lake Onalaska since the 2002 spring migration. =
During the 2004 spring migration, about 1,060 sick/dead birds were found =
and total mortality was estimated at 2,400 to 2,700. Comparable losses =
occurred during the 2004 fall migration. Mortality this spring was =
first observed on March 28 and is expected to continue through the end =
of April. =20
Carcasses are being shipped to the U.S. Geological Survey's National =
Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisc. for examination. =20
Most trematodes have complex life cycles that require two intermediate =
hosts in which the parasites develop before they become infective for =
the definitive, final bird host. At least two different species of =
trematodes have been found in the digestive tracts of birds involved in =
past die-offs. Both species are small, ranging in size from 1 =
millimeter to less than 2 millimeters. =20
Last summer and early fall, parasitologists from the National Wildlife =
Health Center and Minnesota State University at Mankato, Minn. sampled =
snails in selected areas of Lake Onalaska. Among the findings, an =
exotic snail, known as the faucet snail (Bithynia tentaculata), is now =
present in the river and serves as the first and second intermediate =
host for both species of trematodes. A portion of the snails collected =
and examined from various sites on Lake Onalaska were infected with the =
trematodes. =20
Based on a review of the literature, this snail appears to be a newcomer =
to the Upper Mississippi River. Native to Europe, faucet snails were =
first found in Wisconsin in the Great Lakes basin in the early 1900's. =
In 1998, these snails were documented in Shawano Lake. Die-offs of =
coots and lesser scaup from trematodes closely parallel locations within =
Wisconsin where faucet snails have been found. =20
Depending on how heavily snail populations are infected, some birds can =
receive a lethal dose during less than 24 hours of feeding. Susceptible =
waterfowl can die 3-8 days after ingesting a lethal dose of the =
trematodes. =20
Avian predators and scavengers, such as bald eagles, crows, and gulls, =
have been feeding on the sick/dead birds. Mammals, such as raccoons and =
coyotes, may also be feeding on the carcasses. According to Wildlife =
Disease Specialists, there appears to be no documented threat that =
raptors or scavengers feeding on infected carcasses are at risk.
For more information, or to report finding sick or dead waterfowl or =
coots in areas other than Lake Onalaska, contact the La Crosse District =
Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 608/783-8405.
(end of news release)
Related article: =
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recently, see=20
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Jim Barrett
Duluth, MN
(news release begins =
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife =
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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
La Crosse District
555 Lester Avenue
Onalaska, WI 54650
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Dresbach, Minn. Higher river flows are moving some of the birds =
through=20
the dam and depositing them along the main channel in the upper part of =
Pool=20
8. Intestinal parasites, known as trematodes or flukes, are =
believed to be=20
the cause of this die-off.
Trematode-caused waterfowl and coot mortality has been documented =
each=20
spring and fall on Lake Onalaska since the 2002 spring migration. =
During=20
the 2004 spring migration, about 1,060 sick/dead birds were found and =
total=20
mortality was estimated at 2,400 to 2,700. Comparable losses =
occurred=20
during the 2004 fall migration. Mortality this spring was first =
observed=20
on March 28 and is expected to continue through the end of April. =
Carcasses are being shipped to the U.S. Geological Survey=92s =
National=20
Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisc. for examination.
Most trematodes have complex life cycles that require two =
intermediate=20
hosts in which the parasites develop before they become infective for =
the=20
definitive, final bird host. At least two different species of =
trematodes=20
have been found in the digestive tracts of birds involved in past=20
die-offs. Both species are small, ranging in size from 1 =
millimeter to=20
less than 2 millimeters.
Last summer and early fall, parasitologists from the National =
Wildlife=20
Health Center and Minnesota State University at Mankato, Minn. sampled =
snails in=20
selected areas of Lake Onalaska. Among the findings, an exotic =
snail,=20
known as the faucet snail (Bithynia tentaculata), is now present in the =
river=20
and serves as the first and second intermediate host for both species of =
trematodes. A portion of the snails collected and examined from =
various=20
sites on Lake Onalaska were infected with the trematodes.
Based on a review of the literature, this snail appears to be a =
newcomer to=20
the Upper Mississippi River. Native to Europe, faucet snails were =
first=20
found in Wisconsin in the Great Lakes basin in the early 1900=92s. =
In 1998,=20
these snails were documented in Shawano Lake. Die-offs of coots =
and lesser=20
scaup from trematodes closely parallel locations within Wisconsin where =
faucet=20
snails have been found.
Depending on how heavily snail populations are infected, some birds =
can=20
receive a lethal dose during less than 24 hours of feeding. =
Susceptible=20
waterfowl can die 3-8 days after ingesting a lethal dose of the=20
trematodes.
Avian predators and scavengers, such as bald eagles, crows, and =
gulls, have=20
been feeding on the sick/dead birds. Mammals, such as raccoons and =
coyotes, may also be feeding on the carcasses. According to =
Wildlife=20
Disease Specialists, there appears to be no documented threat that =
raptors or=20
scavengers feeding on infected carcasses are at risk.
For more information, or to report finding sick or dead waterfowl =
or coots=20
in areas other than Lake Onalaska, contact the La Crosse District Office =
of the=20
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 608/783-8405.
(end of news release)
Related article: http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/2005/04/02=
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From: jwbarrett10@msn.com (Jim Barrett)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:15:56 -0500
Subject: [mou] 1000+ scaup...Spirit Lake (Duluth)
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:05:53 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eastern towhee
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There is an Eastern towhee at Rice Lake State Park (Owatonna) right now.
It is foraging under the feeder by the office.
Emily Hutchins
Private Lands Specialist
DNR Area Wildlife Office
8485 Rose St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
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From mblomberg@holdingford.k12.mn.us Wed Apr 13 21:44:42 2005
From: mblomberg@holdingford.k12.mn.us (Milt Blomberg)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:44:42 -0500
Subject: [mou] Miss. Cty Park
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Sartell, south of Rice-west side. Across to backwater bays, ~75 DC =
Cormorants fishing, perching, preening, flying about, and a pr of Hooded =
Mergansers, Canada Geese. In the green ash floodplain, several small =
flocks (~10 each) of Yellow-Rumped Warblers. A Hermit Thrush, E. =
Phoebes, Tree Swallows overhead, E. Bluebird up on the prairie flats =
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about, and=20
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From connyb@mycidco.com Wed Apr 13 17:22:38 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:22:38
Subject: [mou] Broad-winged Hawk, Dakota Co.
Message-ID:
This morning in Eagan, Dakota County just after turning off MN 55 onto MN 149 Leslie and I saw our first Broad-winged Hawk of the season. We got pulled off onto the shoulder to see a light adult Broad-winged Hawk soar in from the west on flat wings. We culd see that characteristic fanned dark tail with one wide white band, and a narrower white one as it soared overhead. That was a great way to get the morning started!
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty
connyb@mycidco.com
From tpulles@gbronline.com Thu Apr 14 00:54:46 2005
From: tpulles@gbronline.com (tpulles@gbronline.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:54:46 -0600
Subject: [mou] Ross's goose in Wright County
Message-ID: <425db146.3c8.cb8.11954@GBRonline.com>
My dad and I were on our way to go fishing at Beebe Lake,
and much to surprise, I discovered a lone Ross's goose
sitting beside a farmer's pond. The bird was still there as
of 6:00 P.M. tonight. The directions are -
From the intersection of county road 19 and county road 34
in the city of Hanover (Wright county - 34 is also called
Beebe Lake Road) Follow county road 34 west as if going to
the city of Buffalo. Follow approximately 3 miles to Ibarra
Avenue. (point of reference - there is an old school house
converted to a home on the right side of the intersection)
Take a right on Ibarra (a dirt road) and follow it. You
will see a small trinity church on the left side of the road
then the road curves to the left. Soon after the left curve
on the right side you will see behind a small line of trees
a small lake. The road then curves slightly to the right,
and on the right side of the road, past the small lake, is a
small farm pond that attracts numerous Canada Geese. The
Ross's goose was here alongside the pond.
Also, I had the first yellow-rumped warbler of the season in
my yard, and the Bonaparte's gulls are now numerous at
Steele Lake. Bloodroot is blooming as well.
Good birding!
Keith Pulles, Wright County
From ksussman@lcp2.net Thu Apr 14 02:26:51 2005
From: ksussman@lcp2.net (Karen Sussman)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:26:51 -0500
Subject: [mou] Twig Ospreys
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There are now two Osprey on the nest in Twig.
One was hunting and bringing food to the mate on the nest tonight.
Twig is in SLC on Hwy #53, approximately at mile marker 19.
Karen Sussman ksussman@lcp2.net
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Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProThere are now two
Osprey on the nest in Twig.
One was hunting and bringing food to the mate on the nest tonight.
Twig is in SLC on Hwy #53, approximately at mile marker 19.Times New RomanKaren Sussman
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From JELLISBIRD@aol.com Thu Apr 14 04:46:36 2005
From: JELLISBIRD@aol.com (JELLISBIRD@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:46:36 EDT
Subject: [mou] Sewage Pond Swing
Message-ID: <24.6ee93ef1.2f8f419c@aol.com>
Five Greater, two Lesser Yellowlegs at Belle Plain, no shorebirds at Le
Sueur, St. Peter or Nicollet Ponds. Only Pied-Billed Grebes (no other Grebes) at
the south end of Swan Lake. One Yellow Headed Blackbird at Swan. At Red Rock and
Jeffers I saw mostly Meadowlarks, Ring-Necked Pheasants and Vesper Sparrows.
(I almost turned a chestnut-less Vesper into a first-year Smith's Longspur,
but I finally gave up.) A beautiful day but slow birding.
John Ellis, St. Paul
From djr56058@yahoo.com Thu Apr 14 05:12:41 2005
From: djr56058@yahoo.com (David Remiger)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 21:12:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] bird sighting
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David Remiger
Saturday, April 9
Saw golden crowned kinglets at Minnesota Valley Refuge headquarters on the small loop path.
Belted Kingfishers at ponds near Old Cedar Avenue bridge.
The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it. Psalms 24:1
"If a kid has a Uke in his hand, he's not going to get into much trouble."
Arthur Godfrey
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Saturday, April 9
Saw golden crowned kinglets at Minnesota Valley Refuge headquarters on the small loop path.
Belted Kingfishers at ponds near Old Cedar Avenue bridge.
The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it. Psalms 24:1
"If a kid has a Uke in his hand, he's not going to get into much trouble." Arthur Godfrey
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From BXWilliams@CBBURNET.COM Thu Apr 14 16:31:09 2005
From: BXWilliams@CBBURNET.COM (Williams, Bob)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:31:09 -0500
Subject: [mou] Brown Thrasher at Murphy-Hanrehan, Pet Trails, Scott County
Message-ID:
Took a walk last evening at the Pet Trails and saw my first Brown
Thrasher of the year. Also saw the first dragonflies and butterflies
and came home with my first wood tick of the year.
Bob Williams Bloomington, MN =20
From rnsmaby@charter.net Thu Apr 14 16:41:31 2005
From: rnsmaby@charter.net (Richard Smaby)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:41:31 -0500
Subject: [mou] Oak Savanna Birding Festival in Austin
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WHEN: May 6-8, 2005
WHERE: Hormel Nature Center, Austin, MN
PROGRAM: Friday night: "Whooping Cranes in the Midwest"
Bird tours Saturday and Sunday=20
Banquet on Saturday night
INFORMATION: Convention & Visitors Bureau - 507-437-4563
Austin Audubon Society =
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=20
Dick Smaby
Austin MN
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From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Thu Apr 14 17:03:24 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:03:24 -0500
Subject: [mou] Sherburne & Mille Lacs County over last week
Message-ID: <00fa01c5410b$7dae7c80$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
Some observations in Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties over last week (been
out daily, even if only over lunch):
* 16 species of waterfowl - still missing Gadwall, Black Duck, Pintail &
Ruddies among anticipated - Goldeneyes less common
* Single Common Loon to date, two Horned Grebes among numerous Pied-billed
* Still awaiting shorebirds, only single Wilson's Snipe, American Woodcock &
Greater Yellowlegs
* Six hawk species, only one Rough-legged this the week
* Three species of gulls, did note 850 (RB & Herring) gulls on lake along
169 north of Zimmerman
* More Trumpeter Swans in Sherburne NWR than Tundra
* Brown Creepers more common than normal
* Only three Hermit Thrushes throughout week
* RC Kinglets more common than GC
* Yellow-rumpeds are, of course, everywhere (makes one long for mid-May!)
* Eight species of sparrows, haven't noted any Vespers or White-throated yet
* What does one say about blackbirds right now - they're omnipresent -
flocks & singly
* Pine Siskin numbers down, no Redpolls noted, couple of Purple Finches.
Good birding to all!
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu Thu Apr 14 17:04:17 2005
From: patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu (patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:04:17 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [mou] Clay Co. Horned Grebes
Message-ID: <1363.134.129.73.97.1113494657.squirrel@webmail.ndsu.nodak.edu>
Hello all,
I found 12 horned grebes in the large gravel pit about 1/2 mile north of
Bicentennial Prairie SNA near Felton on the 13th. Several waterfowl
species present also. Keep in mind that the gravel pits are privately
owned, but the birds can be viewed from the road. I have not yet found
any prairie specialties, but will keep my eyes and ears open. I'm
conducting an insect survey on the beach ridge prairies, so I'm there
quite frequently.
Good birding!
Patrick Beauzay
Department of Entomology
217 Hultz Hall, Bolley Drive
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
701-231-9491
Patrick.Beauzay@ndsu.nodak.edu
From writers2@comcast.net Thu Apr 14 17:25:33 2005
From: writers2@comcast.net (Val/Roger)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:25:33 -0600
Subject: [mou] Yellow-rumped warblers in Ramsey County
Message-ID:
Hello, fellow birders:
Today (April 14) I saw my first yellow-rumped warblers of the season,
flitting in the trees along the southeast shoreline of Lake Como in Como
Park. Most of the warblers I see around Como Lake move in a clockwise
direction, for some reason unknown to me, and these several were moving
clockwise, too.
Also saw:
pied-billed grebes
double-crested cormorant
yellow-bellied sapsucker
adult bald eagle (soaring over greensward)
Val Cunningham
St. Paul, Minn.
Ramsey County
From MNSHARON@aol.com Thu Apr 14 17:36:57 2005
From: MNSHARON@aol.com (MNSHARON@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:36:57 EDT
Subject: [mou] wild turkey
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I live in Coon Rapids MN. It is an inner ring suburb. It has woods and firs
and water. I saw two huge wild turkeys in my backyard at 11:00 am. April 14. I
have only seen them at the State fair, and was amazed to see them so close in
town, or anywhere for that matter.
Thank you,
Sharon Johnson
8911 Norway ST. NW.
Coon Rapids, MN.55433
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n Rapids MN. It is an inner ring suburb. It has woods and firs and water. I=20=
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Thank you,
Sharon Johnson
8911 Norway ST. NW.
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From emily.hutchins@dnr.state.mn.us Thu Apr 14 19:11:25 2005
From: emily.hutchins@dnr.state.mn.us (Emily Hutchins)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:11:25 -0500
Subject: [mou] Loggerhead shrikes
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I stopped to check out a pair of Loggerheads this morning on my way to
work. They were on the powerlines along Hwy. 30 in Steele Co. about 1/4
mile west of the intersection of Hwy. 218, just on the northern edge of
the city of Blooming Prairie. It would be Blooming Prairie Twp. Sec. 24
(T105N R19W).
After awhile, they flew north across a bare field toward a treeline
about a mile away.
Emily Hutchins
Private Lands Specialist
DNR Area Wildlife Office
8485 Rose St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-5841
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the northern edge of the city of Blooming Prairie. It would be =
Blooming Prairie Twp. Sec. 24 (T105N R19W).
After awhile, they flew north across a bare field toward a treeline =
about a mile away.
Emily Hutchins Private Lands Specialist DNR Area Wildlife =
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From k.eckman@comcast.net Thu Apr 14 19:13:27 2005
From: k.eckman@comcast.net (Karen Eckman)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:13:27 -0500
Subject: [mou] Washington County Birding Event
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What: Arcola Mills Mini-fundraiser Birding Event
This 2nd annual event is a unique opportunity for guided birding on the =
MN side of the St. Croix River.=20
Light snacks and coffee are provided. Restrooms are available.
Observe birds in a variety of habitat including waterthrush ravines with =
permanent streams.=20
Arcola Mills is part of a lower St. Croix River area IBA nomination.=20
May 28th observations will supplement the previous list of 124 species =
identified in a 12 mo. bird survey.=20
Where: Arcola Mills' 55 acre property located on the St. Croix River =
just 10 minutes North of Stillwater, MN.
When: Saturday, May 28th, Gates open between 5:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Cost: Tax deductable suggested contribution: $25=20
RSVP: Karen Eckman directly. Checklist and map for Arcola Mills =
available upon request.
Karen Eckman
Phone: 651-483-8460
Cell: 651-260-8534
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Thu Apr 14 19:48:44 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:48:44 -0500
Subject: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owl Release Saturday 9:00 AM Carlos Avery
Message-ID:
Our good friends at the Raptor Center have invited the MOU to take part
in the release of a Great Gray Owl in Carlos Avery this Saturday,
4/16/05, @ 9:00 AM, directions in the email below. I apologize if this
is inconvenient for many MOU members who do not live in proximity to
this area just north of the Twin Cities, but rest assured you will be
represented by those who show up. Please come if you can, and my thanks
to each of you for being a part of this year of the Owls; so many people
who have done so much. It makes me aware of the potential positive
results a group of people can produce when they work together. This
tribute is for each birder in the state, whether they be MOU members,
Hawk Ridge, Audubon Society, DNR, Raptor Society and many others. The
best part is one more Great Gray goes wild in the state, what better
tribute!
Mark Alt=20
MOU President
mark.alt@bestbuy.com
C/O J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota
10 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104
MOU.mn.org
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From: Lisa Koch [mailto:kochx039@umn.edu]=20
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:50 AM
To: Alt, Mark
Subject: RE: Release Saturday
Sure- I'll assume you know Carlos Avery
Take 35W to Lexington ave exit take Lexington ave all the way to county=20
road 18 (the same way to DNR offices or Wildlife Science Center at
Carlos=20
Avery)
Take county rd 18/ county road 2 East off Lexington (right turn) . Take=20
take county rd 18/ county road 2 East To Zodiac. take Zodiac north or
left=20
to the T intersection. The ranger house/station will be directly in
front=20
of you at the T, go right it is a dirt road, a few hundred feet up is a=20
good release spot (Sharon has directions) if you go around the bend with
all the mud to the open water pond area you have gone too far.
>
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>From: Lisa Koch [mailto:kochx039@umn.edu]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 5:02 PM
>To: mark.alt@bestbuy.com; markfalcon@comcast.net
>Subject: Release Saturday
>
>Mark,
>
>would 9:00 am work for a release time?
>Sharon Stitler and her husband have volunteered to be the driver/
>handler
>but they would need to be up there by 9:00 am. I know that is early
for
>
>many people on a Saturday- but I think Birders may be different :)
>
>Lisa
From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Thu Apr 14 19:48:44 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:48:44 -0500
Subject: [mou] FW: Great Gray Owl Release Saturday 9:00 AM Carlos Avery
Message-ID:
Our good friends at the Raptor Center have invited the MOU to take part
in the release of a Great Gray Owl in Carlos Avery this Saturday,
4/16/05, @ 9:00 AM, directions in the email below. I apologize if this
is inconvenient for many MOU members who do not live in proximity to
this area just north of the Twin Cities, but rest assured you will be
represented by those who show up. Please come if you can, and my thanks
to each of you for being a part of this year of the Owls; so many people
who have done so much. It makes me aware of the potential positive
results a group of people can produce when they work together. This
tribute is for each birder in the state, whether they be MOU members,
Hawk Ridge, Audubon Society, DNR, Raptor Society and many others. The
best part is one more Great Gray goes wild in the state, what better
tribute!
Mark Alt=20
MOU President
mark.alt@bestbuy.com
C/O J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota
10 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104
MOU.mn.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Koch [mailto:kochx039@umn.edu]=20
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:50 AM
To: Alt, Mark
Subject: RE: Release Saturday
Sure- I'll assume you know Carlos Avery
Take 35W to Lexington ave exit take Lexington ave all the way to county=20
road 18 (the same way to DNR offices or Wildlife Science Center at
Carlos=20
Avery)
Take county rd 18/ county road 2 East off Lexington (right turn) . Take=20
take county rd 18/ county road 2 East To Zodiac. take Zodiac north or
left=20
to the T intersection. The ranger house/station will be directly in
front=20
of you at the T, go right it is a dirt road, a few hundred feet up is a=20
good release spot (Sharon has directions) if you go around the bend with
all the mud to the open water pond area you have gone too far.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Lisa Koch [mailto:kochx039@umn.edu]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 5:02 PM
>To: mark.alt@bestbuy.com; markfalcon@comcast.net
>Subject: Release Saturday
>
>Mark,
>
>would 9:00 am work for a release time?
>Sharon Stitler and her husband have volunteered to be the driver/
>handler
>but they would need to be up there by 9:00 am. I know that is early
for
>
>many people on a Saturday- but I think Birders may be different :)
>
>Lisa
From connyb@mycidco.com Thu Apr 14 16:03:09 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:03:09
Subject: [mou] Rail's calling at Old Cedar Bridge, Hennepin Co.
Message-ID:
This afternoon at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge in Bloomington, Hennepin County Leslie Marcus and I heard Virginia Rail, Sora, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds vocalizing. We walked out on the boardwalk to the viewing platform and they were all singing away!
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty.
connyb@mycidco.com
From chetmeyers@visi.com Fri Apr 15 00:03:03 2005
From: chetmeyers@visi.com (chetmeyers@visi.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:03:03 -0500
Subject: [mou] Rail's calling at Old Cedar Bridge, Hennepin Co.
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <1113519783.425ef6a744201@my.visi.com>
Chet Meyers writes:
Thanks for the posting. I was going to visit the new "Peeper Meadows" at the MN
Arboretum to look for Virginia rails. Have you been there yet? It just opened
last year and is not at the regular part of the Arboretum but to the south on
42 (I think) about a quarter of a mile from the red light intersection of 5 and
42. Regards to Leslie. See you for the Reunion weekend if not sooner.
Chet
Quoting Conny Brunell :
>
>
> This afternoon at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge in Bloomington, Hennepin County
> Leslie Marcus and I heard Virginia Rail, Sora, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds
> vocalizing. We walked out on the boardwalk to the viewing platform and they
> were all singing away!
>
> Conny Brunell
> Richfield, Hennepin Cty.
> connyb@mycidco.com
> _______________________________________________
> mou-net mailing list
> mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
>
From alynneretired@yahoo.com Fri Apr 15 00:30:02 2005
From: alynneretired@yahoo.com (audrey lynn)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:30:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Ross's goose
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I found a Ross's Goose today at Fisherman's point on Whitewater lake in Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis Co. The Ross's appears to be a typical white phase adult and is hanging around with several Common Canada geese. He was there as of 5:30 pm today 04-14-05.
Audrey L. Evers
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I found a Ross's Goose today at Fisherman's point on Whitewater lake in Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis Co. The Ross's appears to be a typical white phase adult and is hanging around with several Common Canada geese. He was there as of 5:30 pm today 04-14-05.
Audrey L. Evers
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From jslind@frontiernet.net Fri Apr 15 02:08:13 2005
From: jslind@frontiernet.net (Jim Lind)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:08:13 -0500
Subject: [mou] Duluth RBA 4/14/05
Message-ID: <425ECDAD.4452.9BAC7A@localhost>
This is the Duluth Birding Report for Thursday, April 14, sponsored
by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
I'm Jim Lind, the new compiler, and the telephone number for this
report has changed to 218-834-2858.
Although persistent east winds off Lake Superior seem to have slowed
migration along the North Shore recently, there were still a few new
spring arrivals seen over the past week. These include WHITE-
THROATED SPARROW today, OSPREY on the 12th, CANVASBACK on the 10th,
and TUNDRA SWAN, EASTERN PHOEBE, WINTER WREN, and BROWN-HEADED
COWBIRD on the 9th.
Audrey Evers reported a ROSS'S GOOSE today at Fisherman's Point on
Whitewater Lake near Hoyt Lakes. Jim and Carol Tveekrum found and
out-of-range BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE on the Sawbill Trail in Cook County
on the 8th.
The HARLEQUIN DUCK in the Duluth harbor was still present as of April
10th near the Park Point rowing club, and the three Harlequins in the
Grand Marais harbor were still present as of the 8th. On the 13th,
Tom Auer counted 300-400 RED-NECKED GREBES on Lake Superior at Park
Point and Jim Barrett saw more than 1,000 LESSER SCAUP at Spirit Lake
on the St. Louis River.
Small flocks of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS are still being seen around Duluth,
including the Lakeside neighborhood near 56th Avenue East. A BLACK-
BACKED WOODPECKER was again found along the McDavitt Road in Sax-Zim
over the weekend. A flock of seven EVENING GROSBEAKS was seen in
downtown Two Harbors on the 13th.
GREAT GRAY OWLS are still present in good numbers in Carlton, Pine,
and Aitkin counties. NORTHERN HAWK OWLS appear to be paired up in a
few locations, and at least one nest has been found very close to a
road. Birders who locate this or other potential nest sites are
encouraged to minimize disturbance and are asked not to disclose the
exact location to any listserve.
The next scheduled update of this report will be on Thursday, April
21.
The telephone number of the Duluth Rare Bird Alert is 218-834-2858.
Information about bird sightings may be left following the recorded
message.
The Duluth Birding Report is sponsored and funded by the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) as a service to its members. For more
information on the MOU, either write us c/o the Bell Museum to
mou@cbs.umn.edu, or visit the MOU web site at mou.mn.org.
From axhertzel@sihope.com Fri Apr 15 02:30:23 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony Hertzel)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:30:23 -0500
Subject: [mou] MOU RBA 14 April 2005
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, April 14th.
As of April 10th, the gray-morph GYRFALCON was still in northeastern=20
Dakota County. It was most recently reported by John Ellis just east of=20=
the junction of county road 42 and state highway 55.
GREAT GRAY OWLS and NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are becoming more difficult to=20
find in northern Minnesota, but a few birds are still being reported.=20
On the 10th, Warren Nelson found two Great Grays on Aitkin County Road=20=
1, two more on county road 29, and four on county road 68.
A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was reported on the 10th from Murray County.=20
Barb McGregor and Sue Bergman found it along county road 8 between=20
highway 91 and U.S. Highway 59.
Interesting was the report of the TUFTED TITMOUSE from Baker Park near=20=
Maple Plain, Hennepin County. Jim Solgard heard the bird calling on=20
April 14th. =46rom U.S. Highway 12, take county road 19 north to county=20=
road 24, then turn right and drive less than a mile. Look for the=20
headquarters building and listen for the bird from the parking lot and=20=
also from along the walking trail.
Audrey Evers found a ROSS=92S GOOSE at Fisherman=92s Point of White =
Water=20
Lake in Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County, on April 14th. Another, found by=20=
Keith Pulles, was in Wright County on the 13th, at Beebe Lake.
Susan Hult reported an AMERICAN AVOCET at Pool #9 of Carlos Avery WMA=20
in Anoka County on the 10th. A remarkable total of nineteen was found=20
by Janet Timmerman on the 11th on the northwestern shore of Lake Wilson=20=
in Murray County.
On the 14th, a pair of LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES was seen by Emily Hutchins=20
along highway 30 near Blooming Prairie in Steele County, about a=20
quarter of a mile west of highway 218. A second pair was found on the=20
13th by Steve Weston in Dakota County, east of the 140th Street Marsh.
Also on the 14th, Conny Brunell reported one of the spring=92s first=20
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS in Eagan, Dakota County. Other new reports in the=20
past week include HORNED GREBE, VIRGINIA RAIL, SORA, FORSTER=92S TERN,=20=
BROWN THRASHER, EASTERN TOWHEE, YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD, and BREWER=92S=20=
BLACKBIRD.
This state-wide birding report is brought to you and financially=20
supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists=92 Union (MOU). The MOU is=20
Minnesota=92s oldest and largest bird club.
The report is composed from observations generously submitted by MOU=20
members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this=20
weekly update by submitting your bird reports to Anthony Hertzel at=20
mou@cbs.umn.edu or by calling the hotline directly at 763-780-8890 and=20=
leaving a detailed message.
MOU members receive this report directly on MOU-net, the organization=92s=20=
free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone interested. For=20
information visit our web site at http://moumn.org/listservice.html.
MOU members receive the organization=92s quarterly journal =93The Loon=94 =
and=20
the bimonthly magazine, =93Minnesota Birding=94. For membership=20
information, send an e-mail message to our membership secretary at=20
moumembers@yahoo.com.
In cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Tourism, highlights of this=20=
hotline can be now heard at a toll free number which is available to=20
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 21st.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com=
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, April
14th.=20
As of April 10th, the gray-morph
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still in northeastern Dakota County. It was most recently reported by
John Ellis just east of the junction of county road 42 and state
highway 55. 0000,0000,FFFFGREAT GRAY OWLS and
0000,0000,FFFFNORTHERN HAWK
OWLS are becoming more difficult to find in northern
Minnesota, but a few birds are still being reported. On the 10th,
Warren Nelson found two
0000,0000,FFFFGreat Grays
on Aitkin County Road 1, two more on county road 29, and four on
county road 68.
A 0000,0000,FFFFNORTHERN
MOCKINGBIRD was reported on the 10th from Murray
County. Barb McGregor and Sue Bergman found it along county road 8
between highway 91 and U.S. Highway 59.
Interesting was the report of the
0000,0000,FFFFTUFTED
TITMOUSE from Baker Park near Maple Plain, Hennepin
County. Jim Solgard heard the bird calling on April 14th. =46rom U.S.
Highway 12, take county road 19 north to county road 24, then turn
right and drive less than a mile. Look for the headquarters building
and listen for the bird from the parking lot and also from along the
walking trail.
Audrey Evers found a 0000,0000,FFFFROSS=92S
GOOSE at Fisherman=92s Point of White Water Lake in Hoyt
Lakes, St. Louis County, on April 14th. Another, found by Keith
Pulles, was in Wright County on the 13th, at Beebe Lake.
Susan Hult reported an
0000,0000,FFFFAMERICAN
AVOCET at Pool #9 of Carlos Avery WMA in Anoka County
on the 10th. A remarkable total of nineteen was found by Janet
Timmerman on the 11th on the northwestern shore of Lake Wilson in
Murray County.=20
On the 14th, a pair of
0000,0000,FFFFLOGGERHEAD
SHRIKES was seen by Emily Hutchins along highway 30
near Blooming Prairie in Steele County, about a quarter of a mile west
of highway 218. A second pair was found on the 13th by Steve Weston in
Dakota County, east of the 140th Street Marsh.
Also on the 14th, Conny Brunell reported one of the spring=92s first
0000,0000,FFFFBROAD-WINGED
HAWKS in Eagan, Dakota County. Other new reports in the
past week include 0000,0000,FFFFHORNED
GREBE0000,0000,FFFF,
VIRGINIA RAIL, SORA, FORSTER=92S TERN, BROWN THRASHER, EASTERN
TOWHEE, YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD, and
0000,0000,FFFFBREWER=92S =
BLACKBIRD.
This state-wide birding report is brought to you and financially
supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists=92 Union (MOU). The MOU is
Minnesota=92s 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
mou@cbs.umn.edu 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
organization=92s free e-mail listservice, which is available to anyone
interested. For information visit our web site at
http://moumn.org/listservice.html.
MOU members receive the organization=92s quarterly journal =93The Loon=94
and the bimonthly magazine, =93Minnesota Birding=94. 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 =
21st.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com=
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From Steve Weston" <1113519783.425ef6a744201@my.visi.com>
Message-ID: <004101c54178$6116eae0$619b7618@spacestar.net>
The Peeps Meadow is on the west side of Hwy 41 as you drive south from Hwy 5. I haven't been by there when I could stop.
Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan
sweston2@comcast.net
----- Original Message -----
From:
To: "Conny Brunell"
Cc:
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [mou] Rail's calling at Old Cedar Bridge, Hennepin Co.
> Chet Meyers writes:
> Thanks for the posting. I was going to visit the new "Peeper Meadows" at the MN
> Arboretum to look for Virginia rails. Have you been there yet? It just opened
> last year and is not at the regular part of the Arboretum but to the south on
> 42 (I think) about a quarter of a mile from the red light intersection of 5 and
> 42. Regards to Leslie. See you for the Reunion weekend if not sooner.
> Chet
>
>
> Quoting Conny Brunell :
>
> >
> >
> > This afternoon at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge in Bloomington, Hennepin County
> > Leslie Marcus and I heard Virginia Rail, Sora, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds
> > vocalizing. We walked out on the boardwalk to the viewing platform and they
> > were all singing away!
> >
> > Conny Brunell
> > Richfield, Hennepin Cty.
> > connyb@mycidco.com
> > _______________________________________________
> > mou-net mailing list
> > mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> > http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> mou-net mailing list
> mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
From ajjoppru@wiktel.com Fri Apr 15 02:44:41 2005
From: ajjoppru@wiktel.com (Jeanie Joppru)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:44:41 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Friday, April 15, 2005
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This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Friday, April 15,
2005 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You
may also hear this report by calling (218) 847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
Spring has really come now to the northwest, with warmer temperatures,
and greening lawns. Buds are starting to swell on the trees even in the
far northern part of the area, so bone up on your warbler ID's, as those
little jewels cannot be far behind. Dare we hope that a few arrive
before the leaves make viewing a real challenge?
Reports of COMMON LOON have come in from Douglas, Otter Tail, Becker,
Clay Counties and Lake of the Woods Counties this week with most reports
of loons arriving between April 7 and April 10.=20
>From Otter Tail County, Dave Sorgen reported five TURKEY VULTURES, two
HERMIT THRUSHES, a SONG SPARROW, and PURPLE FINCH on April 4. Mark
Otnes found abundant RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS near Fergus Falls on April
8. Dan and Sandy Thiemann reported TUNDRA SWANS , RED-NECKED GREBE ,
PIED-BILLED GREBE, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, GREAT BLUE HERON, GREAT
EGRET, BONAPARTE'S GULL, EASTERN PHOEBE, and TREE SWALLOW during the
last week. YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, CHIPPING SPARROW, SWAMP SPARROW,
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, and BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD were also reported in
Otter Tail County this week. Alma Ronningen observed a YELLOW-BELLIED
SAPSUCKER, and a NORTHERN CARDINAL.
Connie Burrell observed 29 MARBLED GODWITS across from the traditional
Greater Prairie-chicken lek in the Rothsay WMA in Wilkin County on April
9. A PRAIRIE FALCON was found by Dan and Sandy Thiemann in Wilkin
County on April 5. Other species seen there include GREATER
PRAIRIE-CHICKEN, ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, and AMERICAN COOT.
Melissa Driscoll was birding in Clay County on April 7. At Blanket
Flower SNA she found a possible hybrid between Golden-winged and
Blue-winged Warbler. Other species seen include WILD TURKEY, GREATER
PRAIRIE-CHICKEN, COMMON LOON, TURKEY VULTURE, WILSON'S SNIPE, and WILLOW
FLYCATCHER. Connie Mosheim reported a good variety of ducks on Lake
Maria along with PIED-BILLED GREBE, HORNED GREBE, and RED-NECKED GREBE.
Patrick Because found 12 HORNED GREBES in a large gravel pit 1/2 mile
north of Bicentennial Prairie near Felton on April 13. Mel and Elaine
Bennefeld report that the TREE SWALLOWS are back this week.
Shari Legenhausen saw a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER in Becker County on April
9, and a BELTED KINGFISHER on April 12. Ron Anton reported WOOD DUCKS on
the 11th. Henrietta Malchow observed a NORTHERN FLICKER on April 10 and
a COMMON LOON on April 11. Kay Hardness reported a YELLOW-BELLIED
SAPSUCKER on the 11th.=20
Nathaniel Emery reported that a MERLIN pair is nesting on the campus of
MSU Crookston. Other species seen by Ante include four AMERICAN WHITE
PELICANS that flew over the campus on April 9. He also reported seeing
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN PHOEBE, and EASTERN KINGBIRD. On the
8th, he found a variety of ducks south of Fosston that included
RING-NECKED DUCK, BUFFLEHEAD, COMMON GOLDENEYE, and COMMON MERGANSER.
Zeann Linder was excited to see 1000 TUNDRA SWANS along Polk CR 19 east
of East Grand Forks on April 13.
Numerous TUNDRA SWANS were seen by Steve Broten near Warren in Marshall
County on April 9. Maggie Anderson observed a SHORT-EARED OWL 1.5 miles
south of CR 7 on April 14. She also reported RED-NECKED GREBE, SORA, and
FRANKLIN'S GULL at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.=20
Mary Broten saw two TURKEY VULTURES in Clearwater County along US 2 near
Bagley on April 12.
>From Lake of the Woods County, Jenny Moorman reported COMMON LOON,
TURKEY VULTURE, OSPREY, and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER among others that
were seen this week.=20
Thanks to Nathaniel Emery, Susan Wiste, Connie Burrell, Mark Otnes, Dave
Sorgen, Zeann Linder, Jenny Moorman, Mary and Steve Broten, Ron Anton,
Shari Legenhausen, Henrietta Macho, Kay Hardness, Pam Linder, Melissa
Driscoll, Dan and Sandy Thiemann, Connie Mosheim, Mel and Elaine
Bennefeld, Patrick Because, Alma Ronningen, and Maggie Anderson for
their reports.
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than
Thursday each week, at ajjoppru@wiktel.com OR call the Detroit Lakes
Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders
please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took
place. When reporting by email please put "NW Bird Report" in the
subject line of your message. The next scheduled update of this report
is Friday, April 22, 2005.
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From ajjoppru@wiktel.com Fri Apr 15 04:25:36 2005
From: ajjoppru@wiktel.com (Jeanie Joppru)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 22:25:36 -0500
Subject: [mou] OOPs!
Message-ID: <000401c5416a$dbfb8580$20b391ce@main>
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I just noticed a large number of typos in the list of contributors to
this week's report- please forgive! I think the spellchecker got me!
Below is a corrected list.
Thanks to Nathaniel Emery, Susan Wiste, Connie Brunell, Mark Otnes, Dave
Sorgen, Zeann Linder, Jenny Moorman, Mary and Steve Broten, Ron Anton,
Shari Legenhausen, Henrietta Malchow, Kay Hartness, Pam Linder, Melissa
Driscoll, Dan and Sandy Thimgan, Connie Norheim, Mel and Elaine
Bennefeld, Patrick Beauzay, Alma Ronningen, and Maggie Anderson for
their reports.
Jeanie Joppru
Pennington County
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I looked out my window and what did I see?
The first Barn Swallow of the year looking back at me.
It didn't seem as interested in me as I was of it.
Probably because I'm not a flying insect.
Chris Benson
Rochester, MN
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From two-jays@att.net Fri Apr 15 16:24:15 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:24:15 -0500
Subject: [mou] Fwd: new book on bird migration
Message-ID: <6D9C81C7-ADC2-11D9-9772-000D934C33C2@att.net>
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jeanette Bider
Date: April 15, 2005 8:48:31 AM CDT
To: ORNITH-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
Subject: Fwd: BIRDS OF TWO WORLDS IS OUT!
Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology"
Birds Of Two Worlds: The Ecology and Evolution of Migration. 2005.
Russell
Greenberg and Peter P. Marra, Editors. Johns Hopkins University Press,
488
pp, clothbound, $110. ($80 by special order from the press.
1-800-533-5487
or www.presss.jhu,edu, enter code naf at checkout for sale price). For
centuries biologists have tried to understand the underpinnings of avian
migration: where birds go and why, why some migrate and some do not, how
they adapt to a changing environment, and how migratory systems evolve.
In Birds of Two Worlds Russell, Greenberg and Marra bring together the
world's experts on avian migration to discuss its ecology and
evolution. The
contributors move the discussion of migration to a global stage,
looking at
all avian migration systems and delving deeper into the evolutionary
foundations of migratory behavior. Birds of Two Worlds will become
indispensable for ornithologists, evolutionary biologists, serious
birders,
and public and academic libraries.
From SorensoD@colheights.k12.mn.us Fri Apr 15 18:42:40 2005
From: SorensoD@colheights.k12.mn.us (David Sorenson)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:42:40 -0500
Subject: [mou] Pine warbler
Message-ID: <836D39919877D411B16900306E00325303D1C532@CHMAIL>
I saw and heard a few pine warblers on the west side of Vadnais Lake (N.E.
twin cities) on Thursday evening
From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Fri Apr 15 20:52:44 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:52:44 -0500
Subject: [mou] MOU on line membership services
Message-ID:
For those of you that wish to join or rejoin the MOU, it has jus become
easier. Terry Brashear has developed a Pay Pal application on our
website, on the "Join the MOU" page, and we are really thankful for all
of his great work. Please use this new function to join up or send
donations our way. Please check it out!
Mark Alt=20
President,=20
Minnesota Ornithologists Union
J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota
10 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104
MOU.mn.org
mark.alt@bestbuy.com
Cell: 612-803-9085
From birdnird@yahoo.com Fri Apr 15 21:07:18 2005
From: birdnird@yahoo.com (Terence Brashear)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:07:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] MOU on line membership services
In-Reply-To: 6667
Message-ID: <20050415200718.42553.qmail@web50306.mail.yahoo.com>
A quick link to the page is:
http://moumn.org/signup.php
Regards,
Terry
--- "Alt, Mark" wrote:
> For those of you that wish to join or rejoin the
> MOU, it has jus become
> easier. Terry Brashear has developed a Pay Pal
> application on our
> website, on the "Join the MOU" page, and we are
> really thankful for all
> of his great work. Please use this new function to
> join up or send
> donations our way. Please check it out!
>
> Mark Alt
> President,
> Minnesota Ornithologists Union
> J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
> University of Minnesota
> 10 Church Street SE
> Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104
> MOU.mn.org
> mark.alt@bestbuy.com
> Cell: 612-803-9085
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> mou-net mailing list
> mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
>
Terry Brashear
Hennepin County, MN
http://www.naturepixels.com
birdnird AT yahoo.com
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From fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us Fri Apr 15 21:52:48 2005
From: fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us (Randy Frederickson)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:52:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] Expense info.- Final tally
Message-ID:
Final numbers have been tallied for those who submitted expense information
(I'm still open to more data though, for those of you who haven't submitted
yet).
I was hoping we could break $200,000 for our Minnesota winter travel birding
expenses. It was close, thankfully some of the misc. categories were really
large. Thanks to Ron Erpelding, John Hockema, Bob Janssen, and Roger
Schroeder for including the money they spent on women while birding- that
was an additional $10,000...wait, that was just for Hockema.
And thanks to Jerry Bonkoski, Al Batt, Phil Chu and Chris Benson for
including their $5,000 alcohol purchases while birding... or was that just
Benson's part?
Have to draw the line somewhere, though, so I did NOT accept the expenses
submitted by Craig Mendel for the psychiatrist bills after spending birding
time with Conny Brunell and Leslie Marcus.
So the final numbers are...............drum roll please................
Responses= approximately 265
Birders represented= approximately 720 (excluding Karla's 500 for her
Festival of Owls)
Money documented= $226,168.00
Fran Howard and myself are now trying to determine the % of birders who
traveled here that we actually heard from and will extrapolate/project our
final numbers using that information.
Thanks Fran for the help!
Randy Frederickson
P.S. If I have offended anyone, please contact my sister Sew Soree.
From pblixt@mn.rr.com Fri Apr 15 23:31:48 2005
From: pblixt@mn.rr.com (Pamela Blixt)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:31:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] Black Scoter in Dakota County
Message-ID:
I am almost sure I saw a male Black Scoter in Inver Grove Heights
Thursday 4/14 about 1:30 PM with a close, unobstructed view. Today I
went back and it is still there so I photographed it.
It was in a small pond near Argenta Trail West and 68th Street West.
>From that intersection go north =BC to =BD mile on Argenta Trail West.
There is a small pond on the west side of the road; it is just north
of a small lake with houses on it. It was about 40 feet from the
road.
=20
Dave Schmidt
=20
From markpalas@earthlink.net Fri Apr 15 23:44:14 2005
From: markpalas@earthlink.net (markpalas@earthlink.net)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:44:14 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eastern Towhee
Message-ID:
Working on the Cannon river, at Cannon falls yesterday, I heard two
different towhees
singing. The first of the year for me.
Mark Palas
From writers2@comcast.net Sat Apr 16 01:51:57 2005
From: writers2@comcast.net (Val/Roger)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:51:57 -0600
Subject: [mou] Re: [mnbird] Expense info.- Final tally
In-Reply-To:
Message-ID:
You know, humor is a tough gig, shouldn't be attempted by amateurs.
What an odd and sophomoric way to present some very salient information . .
.
Val Cunningham
St. Paul, Minn.
(Spent some money on owling this winter, don't feel included in this sappy
report.)
on 4/15/05 2:52 PM, Randy Frederickson at fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us
wrote:
> Final numbers have been tallied for those who submitted expense information
> (I'm still open to more data though, for those of you who haven't submitted
> yet).
>
> I was hoping we could break $200,000 for our Minnesota winter travel birding
> expenses. It was close, thankfully some of the misc. categories were really
> large. Thanks to Ron Erpelding, John Hockema, Bob Janssen, and Roger
> Schroeder for including the money they spent on women while birding- that
> was an additional $10,000...wait, that was just for Hockema.
>
> And thanks to Jerry Bonkoski, Al Batt, Phil Chu and Chris Benson for
> including their $5,000 alcohol purchases while birding... or was that just
> Benson's part?
>
> Have to draw the line somewhere, though, so I did NOT accept the expenses
> submitted by Craig Mendel for the psychiatrist bills after spending birding
> time with Conny Brunell and Leslie Marcus.
>
> So the final numbers are...............drum roll please................
>
> Responses= approximately 265
> Birders represented= approximately 720 (excluding Karla's 500 for her
> Festival of Owls)
> Money documented= $226,168.00
>
> Fran Howard and myself are now trying to determine the % of birders who
> traveled here that we actually heard from and will extrapolate/project our
> final numbers using that information.
>
> Thanks Fran for the help!
>
> Randy Frederickson
>
> P.S. If I have offended anyone, please contact my sister Sew Soree.
>
>
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From sharonks@mn.rr.com Sat Apr 16 04:59:29 2005
From: sharonks@mn.rr.com (Sharon Stiteler)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 22:59:29 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wood Duck Box Activity
Message-ID:
For the last week we've been counting the eggs being laid in our wood duck
box behind the bird store. Before I open the box I take a photo inside the
entrance hole with my digital camera to see if a hen is inside. Since we
had seen wood ducks in the area we assumed that was the species laying eggs
inside the box. Today when I snapped the photo I discovered that we
actually have a female hooded merganser inside the box.
If you want to see the photo you can view it here:
http://www.birdchick.com/blog.html
--
Sharon Stiteler
Minneapolis, MN
www.birdchick.com
From hpeirson@pclink.com Sat Apr 16 06:00:51 2005
From: hpeirson@pclink.com (Holly Peirson)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:00:51 -0500
Subject: [mou] RE: [mnbird] Expense info.- Final tally
In-Reply-To:
Message-ID:
I agree with Val. I had been looking forward to this report, but I certainly
would like to see it re-presented in another manner, so I can read it
without the digs at women birders. What must the rest of the country think
of Minnesota? There are probably as many women birders in MN as there are
men birders, do we ever see this type of 'humor' directed by women toward
men?
You just opened up another contentious problem online... I wish you hadn't.
I hope there's an apology out there right now for the women whose actual
names were mentioned...
Holly Peirson
Minnesota Woman Birder
Anoka Co.
-----Original Message-----
From: mnbird-admin@lists.mnbird.net [mailto:mnbird-admin@lists.mnbird.net]On
Behalf Of Val/Roger
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 7:52 PM
To: Randy Frederickson; mnbird@lists.mnbird.net; mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: Re: [mnbird] Expense info.- Final tally
You know, humor is a tough gig, shouldn't be attempted by amateurs.
What an odd and sophomoric way to present some very salient information . .
.
Val Cunningham
St. Paul, Minn.
(Spent some money on owling this winter, don't feel included in this sappy
report.)
on 4/15/05 2:52 PM, Randy Frederickson at fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us
wrote:
> Final numbers have been tallied for those who submitted expense
information
> (I'm still open to more data though, for those of you who haven't
submitted
> yet).
>
> I was hoping we could break $200,000 for our Minnesota winter travel
birding
> expenses. It was close, thankfully some of the misc. categories were
really
> large. Thanks to Ron Erpelding, John Hockema, Bob Janssen, and Roger
> Schroeder for including the money they spent on women while birding- that
> was an additional $10,000...wait, that was just for Hockema.
>
> And thanks to Jerry Bonkoski, Al Batt, Phil Chu and Chris Benson for
> including their $5,000 alcohol purchases while birding... or was that just
> Benson's part?
>
> Have to draw the line somewhere, though, so I did NOT accept the expenses
> submitted by Craig Mendel for the psychiatrist bills after spending
birding
> time with Conny Brunell and Leslie Marcus.
>
> So the final numbers are...............drum roll please................
>
> Responses= approximately 265
> Birders represented= approximately 720 (excluding Karla's 500 for her
> Festival of Owls)
> Money documented= $226,168.00
>
> Fran Howard and myself are now trying to determine the % of birders who
> traveled here that we actually heard from and will extrapolate/project our
> final numbers using that information.
>
> Thanks Fran for the help!
>
> Randy Frederickson
>
> P.S. If I have offended anyone, please contact my sister Sew Soree.
>
>
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From EgretCMan@aol.com Sat Apr 16 06:38:20 2005
From: EgretCMan@aol.com (EgretCMan@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 01:38:20 EDT
Subject: [mou] Misc. Metro birding - Hennepin, Scott & Dakota County - 4/14/05
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Spent the afternoon birding with Rita & Dave Baden, Conny Brunell & Leslie
Marcus. We started with a check for shorebirds along Hwy 212, on (Big Rice
Lake?). There are several pull outs on the South side of Hwy 212, just before
you enter Carver county. Here we observed Trumpeter and Tundra Swan,
American White Pelican and many Green-winged Teal. There were a few shorebirds, but
they were on the South side of the lake. Which made ID'ing them impossible.
Next we stopped at the lake near the Flagship Health club in Eden Prairie.
Here we found some mud flats. With a few Killdeer and two Forster's Terns
that Conny spotted. We next headed to Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park and
briefly observed a Red-shouldered Hawk, that Conny spotted. Along the Pet Trail,
we saw Rough-winged Swallow, Field Sparrow and heard a Barred Owl. We ended
the day at Cliff Fen Park. Where we heard about 12 American Woodcocks and
observed one from about 20 feet. Making for an end to a very nice evening!
@ Red-shouldered Hawk - Scott County
@ Forster's Tern - Hennepin County
@ American Woodcock - Dakota County
@ Northern Rough-winged Swallow - Scott County
Craig Mandel - EgretCMan@aol.com - Minnetonka, MN
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amp;=20
Leslie Marcus. We started with a check for shorebirds along Hwy 2=
12,=20
on (Big Rice Lake?). There are several pull outs on the South side of=20=
Hwy=20
212, just before you enter Carver county. Here we observed Trumpe=
ter=20
and Tundra Swan, American White Pelican and many Green-winged Teal. Th=
ere=20
were a few shorebirds, but they were on the South side of the=20
lake. Which made ID'ing them impossible. Next we stopped at=
the=20
lake near the Flagship Health club in Eden Prairie. Here we found=
=20
some mud flats. With a few Killdeer and two Forster's Terns that Conny=
=20
spotted. We next headed to Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park and briefly=20
observed a Red-shouldered Hawk, that Conny spotted. Along the Pet Trai=
l,=20
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Woodcocks and observed one from about 20 feet. Making for an end to a=20=
very=20
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From EgretCMan@aol.com Sat Apr 16 06:42:13 2005
From: EgretCMan@aol.com (EgretCMan@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 01:42:13 EDT
Subject: [mou] Wilkin County - Short-eared Owls & Whip-poor-will
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Wilkin County
Am leading a group in the Rothsay area this weekend and while checking for
Prairie Chicken's and Owls we found both of those species, plus an early
Whip-poor-will. As previously reported there were many Marbled Godwit's, observed
in 7 or 8 locations in and around the Rothsay WMA. Here are the highlights:
@ Wild Turkey - 8 birds with displaying males on CR 15, 1/2 mile North of
190th street.
@ Sandhill Cranes - many along CR 26
@ Marbled Godwit
@ Short-eared Owl - 1. Two birds observed in flight - CR 15 & 170th St,
7:50pm - 8:15pm, 2. Two birds observed in flight - 8:20pm - 8:30pm, 190th St, 1/5
miles East of CR 15.
@ Whip-poor-will - A single bird was observed in flight along 300th Ave, 1/2
mile North of CR 26.
Craig Mandel - EgretCMan@aol.com - Minnetonka, MN
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Wilkin County
Am leading a group in the Rothsay area this weekend and while checking=20=
for=20
Prairie Chicken's and Owls we found both of those species, plus an early=20
Whip-poor-will. As previously reported there were many Marbled=20
Godwit's, observed in 7 or 8 locations in and around the Rothsay WMA.&n=
bsp;=20
Here are the highlights:
@ Wild Turkey - 8 birds with displaying males on CR 15, 1/2 mile North=20=
of=20
190th street.
@ Sandhill Cranes - many along CR 26
@ Marbled Godwit
@ Short-eared Owl - 1. Two birds observed in flight - CR 15 &=
amp;=20
170th St, 7:50pm - 8:15pm, 2. Two birds observed in flight - 8:20pm - 8:30pm=
,=20
190th St, 1/5 miles East of CR 15.
@ Whip-poor-will - A single bird was observed in flight along 300th Ave=
,=20
1/2 mile North of CR 26.
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From cbird@nsatel.net Sat Apr 16 16:01:01 2005
From: cbird@nsatel.net (Craig)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:01:01 -0500
Subject: [mou] Lesser Blackbacked gull Kanabec Co.
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Find a Lesser Black Backed Gull this morning in Kanabec County. It =
appeared to me to be a 3 yr bird. First found it in a field with a =
bunch of ring billed gulls. I went home to get my camera and wife and =
when we returned all the gulls took flight and of course the black =
backed didn't return. We watch it fly off to the west and we think it =
went to the landfill. We went and check that out, but, couldn't find it =
there. I'm sure it's hanging around by the landfill area, but, there =
are thousands of gulls and we didn't have time to look through them all. =
If anyone cares to look here where you go. From Mora at the stop light =
of hwy 65 and 23 by the Fleet Supply building take 23 west. The field =
with all gulls is along county rd14 which run south off of hwy 23. Take =
14 and the road will curve back to the west and after the curve the =
gulls will be in the field on your right or to the north. =20
The landfill is further west on Hwy 23. From the stop light its about 2 =
miles on county rd 60 which will be on your right hand side if your =
heading west. Should be easy to find since there are gulls flying all =
over the place.
Another place to look in the evening is Fish Lake. There have been tons =
of gulls out on the lake in the evenings as well.
We won't be home today so if anyone has any question I won't be able to =
answer them until tomorrow.
Craig Menze
Craig
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bird. =20
First found it in a field with a bunch of ring billed gulls. I =
went home=20
to get my camera and wife and when we returned all the gulls took flight =
and of=20
course the black backed didn't return. We watch it fly off =
to the=20
west and we think it went to the landfill. We went and check that =
out,=20
but, couldn't find it there. I'm sure it's hanging around by the =
landfill=20
area, but, there are thousands of gulls and we didn't have time to look =
through=20
them all. If anyone cares to look here where you go. From =
Mora at=20
the stop light of hwy 65 and 23 by the Fleet Supply building take 23 =
west. =20
The field with all gulls is along county rd14 which run south off of hwy =
23. Take 14 and the road will curve back to the west and after the =
curve=20
the gulls will be in the field on your right or to the north. =20
The landfill is =
further west on=20
Hwy 23. From the stop light its about 2 miles on county rd 60 =
which will=20
be on your right hand side if your heading west. Should be easy to =
find=20
since there are gulls flying all over the place.
Another place to look =
in the=20
evening is Fish Lake. There have been tons of gulls out on the =
lake in the=20
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Craig
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From jwbarrett10@msn.com Sat Apr 16 16:45:26 2005
From: jwbarrett10@msn.com (Jim Barrett)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:45:26 -0500
Subject: [mou] Grt. Yellowlegs, Brown Creeper....Morgan Park (Duluth)
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This morning Julie O'Connor, her father Alan, and I birded around Morgan =
Park. Here are a couple highlights:
Greater Yellowlegs.......1........On the sandbars downstream of the =
point by the old steel plant (Spirit Lake)
Brown Creeper.....1.....86th & Concord, Morgan Park
Bonaparte's Gull.......~30........Spirit Lake
L. Scaup......~5000, possibly more. Spirit Lake, between Spirit Island =
and Mud Lake is covered with scaup. =20
Also seen:
R-c Kinglet
Other waterfowl: N. Shoveler, B-w Teal, G-w Teal, Am. Widgeon, Wood =
Duck, C. Goldeneye, Redhead, Bufflehead
Sparrows: Swamp, Tree, Song
Jim Barrett
Duluth
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highlights:
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the sandbars=20
downstream of the point by the old steel plant (Spirit =
Lake)
Brown Creeper.....1.....86th & =
Concord, Morgan=20
Park
Bonaparte's =
Gull.......~30........Spirit=20
Lake
L. Scaup......~5000, possibly =
more. Spirit=20
Lake, between Spirit Island and Mud Lake is covered with scaup. =20
Also seen:
R-c Kinglet
Other waterfowl: N. Shoveler, B-w Teal, =
G-w Teal,=20
Am. Widgeon, Wood Duck, C. Goldeneye, Redhead, =
Bufflehead
Sparrows: Swamp, Tree, =
Song
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Duluth
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From MPlatt41@aol.com Sat Apr 16 17:38:26 2005
From: MPlatt41@aol.com (MPlatt41@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 12:38:26 EDT
Subject: [mou] Wood Duck Box Activity
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In a message dated 4/15/05 11:00:34 PM, sharonks@mn.rr.com writes:
> http://www.birdchick.com/blog.html
>
>
Sharon,
We have lots of wood ducks around and in and out of our 2 boxes, especially
in the morning and late afternoon. It is almost like other pairs "come to
visit" from other ponds or something. We have been afraid to look into the box
for fear of disturbing them. They seem to share the box. Last year we had a
"hoody" using one of the boxes too but we never looked at the eggs to see whether
there were 2 kinds of eggs in the same box.
Do you take a picture first and then if no one is inside you open the box and
count the eggs? We may have to check the boxes this way - we just don't want
to scare them away.
Mary Platt, Edina
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http://www.birdchick.=
com/blog.html
Sharon,
We have lots of wood ducks around and in and out of our 2 boxes, especially=20=
in the morning and late afternoon. It is almost like other pairs "come to vi=
sit" from other ponds or something. We have been afraid to look into=20=
the box for fear of disturbing them. They seem to share the box. Last year w=
e had a "hoody" using one of the boxes too but we never looked at the eggs t=
o see whether there were 2 kinds of eggs in the same box.
Do you take a picture first and then if no one is inside you open the box an=
d count the eggs? We may have to check the boxes this way - we just don't wa=
nt to scare them away.
Mary Platt, Edina
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From corax6330@yahoo.com Sat Apr 16 18:53:09 2005
From: corax6330@yahoo.com (fred lesher)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:53:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Sandhill Cranes, etc, Houston Co.; Peregrine Falcons, Winona Co.
Message-ID: <20050416175309.8089.qmail@web30909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Our crane-count group of 3 heard one pair unison call
east of Mound Prairie along/near Hwy 21. The din of
Spring Peepers and Chorus Frogs was deafening at 5:30
AM. April 16. Later, there was a single crane along
Hwy 21 near its junction with Lorenz Rd.
Also, active Bald Eagle nests (adults on/at the nests)
SW the junction of Hwy 21 with Tschumper Rd. along the
Root R. (Will soon be obscured by leaves)
And east side of Lawrence L. pull off across the lake.
Should be visible after leafout. Pull-off is unmarked
dirt/stone road east side of Hwy 26 to a terrace below
the hwy. This site is north of Brownville.
Incidental count birdies: Wild Turkeys, Ring-n.
Peasants, E. Phoebe, Tree, Rough-winged, & Barn
Swallows, Field, Song, Swamp, & Fox Sparrows, many C.
Snipe, Yell.bell. Saps, No. Flickers, Purple Martins.
Peregrines: One bird perched on the box at Great
Spirit Bluff (2nd bald eastfacing stones north of
Dresbach Info. Center). One bird perched on snag just
south edge of Queen's Bluff above Hwy. 61 ,about 4.5
miles north of junction of Hwy 61 & I90. Possible &
legal to pull off Hwy 61; need scope, but HIGH SPEED
TRAFFIC. Frontage road west of Hwy. 61 (Twin Bluffs
Rd.) is safer viewing but farther to view. Look
south(east) carefully. The "twin" bluffs are Queen's
Bluff & King's Bluff, both in Great River Bluffs State
Park and posted off limits to the public. "Falcon Rd."
is a short frontage road closer to the bluffs, but the
site is not visible from Falcon Rd.
Fred Lesher, LaCrosse
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From jotcat@boreal.org Sat Apr 16 19:10:41 2005
From: jotcat@boreal.org (Jim & Carol Tveekrem)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 13:10:41 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Cook Co.
Message-ID: <005201c542af$ad8f8020$640f46d8@jotcat>
A Eurasian Tree Sparrow showed up at our feeders about 12:30 p.m. to join
the Cowbirds, Purple Finches, Juncos, Am. Tree Sparrows and Song Sparrows.
We are currently trying to get a picture of the bird. It has left the
feeders and returned twice, so we are hopeful. Both Jim and I saw the bird.
Neither of us had ever seen one before, but this is a well-marked male with
the rusty-brown crown, black auriculars and black throat patch, white on
face which goes completely around the back of it neck. Small white wing
patch, much smaller patch than on the closely related House Sparrow. Bird
is smaller than House Sparrow, about the same body size as an Amer. Tree
Sparrow or between that and a Junco. If it stays in the area, I will post
our location so birders can find it.
Carol Tveekrem, Schroeder, Cook Co.
From axhertzel@sihope.com Sat Apr 16 19:59:14 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony Hertzel)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 13:59:14 -0500
Subject: [mou] Curlew
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Warren Nelson, and Kim & Cindy Risen found a Long-billed Curlew today
in Aitkin County. The bird was in a field along county road 5 about a
mile north of state highway 210. Look in the field on the west side of
county road 5 just before the church.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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Warren Nelson, and Kim & Cindy Risen found a Long-billed
Curlew today in Aitkin County. The bird was in a field along
county road 5 about a mile north of state highway 210. Look in the
field on the west side of county road 5 just before the church.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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From fieldfare21@hotmail.com Sat Apr 16 22:03:05 2005
From: fieldfare21@hotmail.com (Benjamin Fritchman)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 16:03:05 -0500
Subject: [mou] CC Longspurs Felton
Message-ID:
This morning I took a drive to Felton to see if the Chestnut Collared
Longspurs have returned. Sure enough, they were in their usual location.
Also at Felton was a Marbled Godwit right next to the road. I looked to see
if the Rock Wrens had returned, there was no activity, but it's still a
little early. I'll keep checking....
Ben Fritchman
From krvail@myclearwave.net Sun Apr 17 00:27:20 2005
From: krvail@myclearwave.net (Ken & Rebecca Vail)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:27:20 -0500
Subject: [mou] Unusual Redhead: Steele County
Message-ID: <001401c542db$dc034500$cdd40248@Vail>
On Saturday (4/16/05) morning I observed from the boat launch area at Rice
Lake State Park (Steele Co.) an unusually colored Redhead. All field marks
including bill, head shape and body suggested Redhead except for the head
color which I would describe unscientifically as "strawberry blonde." The
head color suggested Red-crested Pochard but had none of the black markings
or other field marks. This bird's head color contrasted sharply with the
deep chestnut of the other Redheads with which it was swimming.
Any ideas? Exotic, hybrid, or just an aberrant Redhead?
Ken Vail
Blooming Prairie, MN
krvail@myclearwave.net
From two-jays@att.net Sun Apr 17 02:04:44 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 20:04:44 -0500
Subject: [mou] Crex Meadows bird festival May 14
Message-ID:
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
2005 Bird Festival
On Saturday, May 14, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and=20=
the Friends of Crex will host a bird festival at the Crex Meadows=20
Wildlife Area in Grantsburg, WI.=A0The festival coincides with=20
International Migratory Bird Day.=A0The event, which runs from 9 am =
until=20
5 pm, is open to the public and most events are free.
Birds are the focus of this event. Crex Meadows is well known as one of=20=
the premiere bird viewing areas in the Midwest.=A0More than 270 kinds of=20=
birds, including many rare and endangered species, have been seen on=20
this 30,000 acre wildlife area.=A0This is a great opportunity to learn=20=
about birds and bird management.=A0Visitors will see a large variety of=20=
birds including trumpeter swans, loons, eagles, osprey, and sandhill=20
cranes.
Events include guided bus tours of Crex Meadows.=A0Buses leave the=20
Visitor Center at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3pm for a 90-minute bird=20
watching tour.=A0Bus tickets are available at the Visitor Center the day=20=
of the event (a nominal donation is requested to cover the costs of bus=20=
rental).
Our Early Bird Tour (6:30-9am) is geared toward the more serious=20
birder.=A0We will go to some of the out-of-the-way spots to search for=20=
the uncommon, less conspicuous species.=A0Reservations are required for=20=
this tour and the cost is $5.00 (call 715-463-2739)=A0
If you like to get away from the crowds and enjoy being on the water,=20
sign up for a guided canoe/kayak tour.=A0Canoe/kayak tours are scheduled=20=
for 10 am, noon, and 2 pm.=A0We will supply the canoe/kayak for a small=20=
fee or you can bring your own.
Guided bird hikes and various bird related presentations are scheduled=20=
throughout the day.=A0Join our local birders for a leisurely stroll=20
around the Visitor Center grounds to identify some of the common bird=20
residents or take part in a variety of bird related presentations=20
including; =93Wisconsin Raptors=94, =93Birding Through a Camera Lens=94, =
and=20
=93Birding by Ear=94.=A0
Birding banding demonstrations will also be held throughout the=20
day.=A0Tag along with bird bander Bruce Bacon as he tends the mist nets=20=
and bands a variety of song birds.
Make sure to fuel-up at the Friends of Crex food stand and check out=20
the Bog Shoe Store for a variety of bird books, gifts, and souvenirs.
For more information call 715-463-CREX (2739).
From jotcat@boreal.org Sun Apr 17 02:38:58 2005
From: jotcat@boreal.org (Jim & Carol Tveekrem)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 20:38:58 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Cook Co.
References: <5.2.1.1.2.20050416131437.02f91008@SMTP.lauraerickson.com>
Message-ID: <039201c542ee$52786a00$640f46d8@jotcat>
This is about the last bird I expected to see on the North Shore. At first
glance I thought, "Ugh, house sparrow, there goes the neighborhood." I
think the nearest ones are usually in Two Harbors. But then I got a look at
the russet crown and those black cheek spots! Dig out Sibley to be sure.
The bird came back a couple times during the afternoon, but always flew away
almost immediately. We finally got a couple pictures about 6 p.m., and saw
the bird again just before 7. If it stays around until tomorrow, I'll post
it, but there's a strong southwest breeze, so by tomorrow it might be in
Thunder Bay.
Does anyone know where I can get slide film developed fairly quickly?
Haven't used that camera for quite a while - film is even outdated. Had no
luck getting a digital photo.
Carol Tveekrem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura Erickson"
To: "Jim & Carol Tveekrem"
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [mou] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Cook Co.
| Wow--COOL!!!
|
| Laura Erickson
| Duluth, MN
|
|
| www.birderblog.com
|
| There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of
| birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of
| nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the
winter.
|
| --Rachel Carson
|
|
From dbmartin@skypoint.com Sun Apr 17 04:07:21 2005
From: dbmartin@skypoint.com (Dennis/Barbara Martin)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 22:07:21 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eurasian Collared-Dove-Jackson County, etc
Message-ID: <000701c542fa$93706100$db2e56c7@oemcomputer>
Found one Eurasian Collared-Dove today in the town of Heron Lake. The bird
was feeding on the ground on the west side of the grain elevator and spent
some time sitting on a telephone wire in the same area. It went to roost
later in the day in a tall spruce tree. This tree is just across the old
highway to the west in the yard of the blue house that is behind the closed
yellow gas station. The tallest spruce in the area.
This was a typical bird in the shade of gray being just slightly lighter
than a Mourning Dove and had the typical square tail with the outer black
under-tail feathers. It was calling from the spruce tree so there may
easily be more birds there. It seemed to be at home in the area so presume
that it will stay in the area. We believe that this is a first county
record.
Also seen in Jackson County today were the following:
American Golden Plovers - 180 - the most we have seen in a long long time,
Just north of 420th Ave. and 740th St (Cty 66 and 67) in a flooded pasture
Ross's Goose - 2 - same location
Great-tailed Grackle - 7 at Sandy Point County Park on the southwest shore
of South Heron Lake, one more at the public access that is about a mile west
and a mile north of this area, none of these birds were acting like nesting
birds yet as there was no new emergent vegation, they could move on to other
areas to nest we presume, we did not find any on Grovers Lake or the
previous nesting area on State Highway 86 just north of County 4
Dennis and Barbara Martin
dbmartin@skypoint.com
From psvingen@d.umn.edu Sun Apr 17 12:36:59 2005
From: psvingen@d.umn.edu (psvingen@d.umn.edu)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 06:36:59 -0500
Subject: [mou] Lesser Blackbacked gull Kanabec Co.
In-Reply-To: <000801c54295$1dcd95e0$125426d0@DebCraig>
References: <000801c54295$1dcd95e0$125426d0@DebCraig>
Message-ID: <1113737819.22ad8986278f6@wm2.d.umn.edu>
Jim Lind and I were unable to refind the Lesser Black-backed Gull during a two and
a half hour search between 1:30 and 4:00 PM. We counted 1700+ gulls in the
vicinity, including a first-year Iceland Gull and a first-year Thayer's Gull at
the landfill (directions per Craig's initial post).
Good birding,
Peder
--
Peder Svingen -- psvingen@d.umn.edu -- Duluth, MN
Quoting Craig :
> Find a Lesser Black Backed Gull this morning in Kanabec County. It appeared
> to me to be a 3 yr bird. First found it in a field with a bunch of ring
> billed gulls. I went home to get my camera and wife and when we returned all
> the gulls took flight and of course the black backed didn't return. We
> watch it fly off to the west and we think it went to the landfill. We went
> and check that out, but, couldn't find it there. I'm sure it's hanging
> around by the landfill area, but, there are thousands of gulls and we didn't
> have time to look through them all. If anyone cares to look here where you
> go. From Mora at the stop light of hwy 65 and 23 by the Fleet Supply
> building take 23 west. The field with all gulls is along county rd14 which
> run south off of hwy 23. Take 14 and the road will curve back to the west
> and after the curve the gulls will be in the field on your right or to the
> north.
> The landfill is further west on Hwy 23. From the stop light its about 2
> miles on county rd 60 which will be on your right hand side if your heading
> west. Should be easy to find since there are gulls flying all over the
> place.
> Another place to look in the evening is Fish Lake. There have been tons of
> gulls out on the lake in the evenings as well.
> We won't be home today so if anyone has any question I won't be able to
> answer them until tomorrow.
> Craig Menze
> Craig
From cbutler@lcp2.net Sun Apr 17 14:41:45 2005
From: cbutler@lcp2.net (Cindy Butler Risen)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:41:45 -0500
Subject: [mou] Aitkin Co Curlew, etc
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20050417084145.0125abc0@mail.lcp2.net>
Hi Birders,
What a great day we had in Aiktin County on Saturday with the Bee-Nay-She
bird group. While we were enjoying a flock of 41 American White Pelicans,
Warren Nelson started his birthday (birdday, maybe?) out with finding a
Cattle Egret. This was along CR 15 west of Aitkin and is known as the Cedar
Brook area. It's the collection of flooded fields by the Mississippi River
about 2 miles west of Aitkin. Lots of waterfowl and a few shorebirds were
present for us to enjoy.
Later, while we were eating lunch at the Palisade Cafe, Warren was served
cake with a candle to celebrate his birthday. We joked that he should wish
for a good bird! Earlier, while driving the back roads of Aitkin County, we
had been talking about the great birds that the Blanich's had seen in
Aitkin County that the rest of us were still waiting to see. One species
that was discussed was Long-billed Curlew. We even asked Steve & Jo where
they had seen theirs--way back before the rest of us were birding Aitkin
County! Warren blew out his single candle and told us he wished for a Long
Billed Curlew. (Can you say foreshadowing?!)
Immediately after lunch, while driving south on CR 5 from Palisade, as we
neared Hwy 210 Cindy and Warren yelled for me to stop! They said there was
something in the field that looked Long-billed Curlew-like. I thought they
were joking, but turned around. I hoped it might be a Marbled Godwit. But
we weren't disappointed when we saw there was a Long-billed Curlew feeding
in the field! The excitement level was off the charts as we took the
required field notes, some distant documentary photographs, and exchanged
animated high-fives among the remaining group members. We eventually
tracked down the rest of our scattered group and got them back to see the
bird. We took some better digiscope photos and enjoyed some nice long looks
at the bird before we said our good-byes. The Long-billed Curlew was a
county bird for all of us in the group and a lifer for some. Very exciting!
To find the Curlew, go West of McGregor on Hwy 210, north on CR 5 about
7/10th of a mile. On the west side of the road look for a blue house on the
corner, the bird was activly feeding in the field north of the house and
south of the Methodist Church. At one point it flew across the road, but
returned within a short time.
We'll send a complete birdlist later today.
Happy Birthday Warren!
Kim & Cindy Risen
Tamarack, MN
From fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us Sun Apr 17 16:30:08 2005
From: fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us (Randy Frederickson)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 10:30:08 -0500
Subject: [mou] Expense reply
Message-ID:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the MOU list serve-
In that I am doing my report on behalf of the MOU, I am a mouth piece and
instrument of the MOU. Therefore, my actions should not have compromised
the good work and good name of any MOU member or committee. Being my
actions DID offend some, I owe those people my most sincere apologies.
I encourage you to contact a board member or Jan Green if you feel I should
be removed from the conservation committee. I have no intentions of
resigning. It is your committee people, your organization, and I am
accountable to you. I am also a volunteer, however, and as such, feel your
expectations should be considered in that light.
I accept full responsibility for the comments I made, so PLEASE respond to
me directly and do not let this issue fester on and clutter our list serve.
There are birds to talk about! (Congrats Warren, my birthday is this week;
what should I wish for?)
Randy Frederickson
From BXWilliams@CBBURNET.COM Sun Apr 17 18:16:48 2005
From: BXWilliams@CBBURNET.COM (Williams, Bob)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:16:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] Henslow's Sparrows at Murphy-Hanrehan, Pet Trails, Scott County
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was near the trail and provided a good look. At least one and possibly =
two other birds were calling further out into the wet field. I have not =
seen or heard them in this particular spot before so we'll see if they =
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From birdnird@yahoo.com Sun Apr 17 21:04:25 2005
From: birdnird@yahoo.com (Terence Brashear)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:04:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Red-necked Grebe on Lake Harriet
In-Reply-To: 6667
Message-ID: <20050417200426.50621.qmail@web50309.mail.yahoo.com>
Yesterday, Saturday, April 16, 2005 and this AM there
was a Red-necked Grebe on the east shore of Lake
Harriet in Minneapolis.
To see an image of the bird click here:
http://www.naturepixels.com/images/red_necked_grebe.jpg
Regards,
Terry
Terry Brashear
Hennepin County, MN
http://www.naturepixels.com
birdnird AT yahoo.com
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From jwbarrett10@msn.com Sun Apr 17 22:54:18 2005
From: jwbarrett10@msn.com (Jim Barrett)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 16:54:18 -0500
Subject: [mou] Red-necked Grebes, Spirit Lake (Duluth)
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(Saturday).
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From cfagyal@avianphotos.org Sun Apr 17 23:35:56 2005
From: cfagyal@avianphotos.org (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 17:35:56 -0500
Subject: [mou] Long-billed Curlew...Still there
Message-ID: <4262E4CC.4070904@avianphotos.org>
Tom Auer Just called me to let me know that the Long-billed Curlew is
still in the exact same spot as reported yesterday. It is just north of
Hwy 210 on Cty Rd 5.
Cheers,
Chris
From dbmartin@skypoint.com Mon Apr 18 01:50:57 2005
From: dbmartin@skypoint.com (Dennis/Barbara Martin)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 19:50:57 -0500
Subject: [mou] Expense reply
References:
Message-ID: <004d01c543b0$afc5ad40$e22e56c7@oemcomputer>
I do not feel that Randy needed to apologize nor should he be
removed from the MOU committee because what is happening
is that people do not know that the people listed in the email have
been friends a long time.
I know Randy and he would not hurt or intentionally defame anyone.
I ran into the ladies mentioned today while birding and I brought
this up, not only were they not offended, they had written Randy
private emails encouraging him to use more items that they had
come up with than were listed in his emails.
Please people remember that emails are difficult things because
people are not aware of who knows who.
Also, if you disagree with someone, please write privately and do
not publicly embarrass anyone.
We want birders to freely submit to the MOU website, and feel
comfortable doing so, but if everyone is under scrutiny about every
item they write, no wonder people are hesitant to write about birds
or other bird-related topics.
Barbara Martin
dbmartin@skypoint.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Frederickson"
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 10:30 AM
Subject: [mou] Expense reply
> Ladies and Gentlemen of the MOU list serve-
>
> In that I am doing my report on behalf of the MOU, I am a mouth piece and
> instrument of the MOU. Therefore, my actions should not have compromised
> the good work and good name of any MOU member or committee. Being my
> actions DID offend some, I owe those people my most sincere apologies.
>
> I encourage you to contact a board member or Jan Green if you feel I
should
> be removed from the conservation committee. I have no intentions of
> resigning. It is your committee people, your organization, and I am
> accountable to you. I am also a volunteer, however, and as such, feel
your
> expectations should be considered in that light.
>
> I accept full responsibility for the comments I made, so PLEASE respond to
> me directly and do not let this issue fester on and clutter our list
serve.
> There are birds to talk about! (Congrats Warren, my birthday is this
week;
> what should I wish for?)
>
> Randy Frederickson
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> mou-net mailing list
> mou-net@cbs.umn.edu
> http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
>
From thomas@angelem.com Mon Apr 18 02:09:41 2005
From: thomas@angelem.com (Thomas Maiello)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:09:41 -0500
Subject: [mou] Red Necked Grebe still at Harriet
In-Reply-To: <4262E4CC.4070904@avianphotos.org>
References: <4262E4CC.4070904@avianphotos.org>
Message-ID: <426308D5.6020708@angelem.com>
My appreciation, confirmation and delight in the hour I spent watching
the Red-Necked Grebe along the east shore of Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
mid-afternoon until dusk on Sunday April 17. In one field of view,
while comfortably sitting on a rock some 50-75 feet away, I watched this
bird, a Ruddy Duck, Coots and a Pied-Billed Grebe hang out together and
occasionally interact. The Red Necked preened itself and extended it's
lobed toes up for me to appreciate. Watching it battle for turf with
the occasional coot was also a hoot.
Thank you for the notice. It made my day.
Thomas Maiello
St Paul
From rongreen@charter.net Mon Apr 18 03:33:24 2005
From: rongreen@charter.net (Ron Green)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:33:24 -0500
Subject: [mou] Baby Great Horned Owls
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being able to spot things, and Mark Alts' recommendations on where to =
look, we finally located the nest of a pari of Great Horned Owls on our =
walk tonight. We have been trying to find it for some time now. Even =
though the sun had almost set and it was getting dark, we rushed back =
home and got my gear and went back and took some shots. Not by best, but =
nonetheless I am posting them for you to see. Click on the link below =
and then open up the "New Images" folder and then go into the "Great =
Horn Brood" folder. Hope you enjoy them. It was definitely fun shooting =
them and tomorrow we are heading back for more, hopefully with the =
parents at the nest.
Ron Green
http://www.greensphotoimages.com/gallery
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getting=20
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link=20
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then go into=20
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definitely fun=20
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From deanne.endrizzi@juno.com Mon Apr 18 03:26:02 2005
From: deanne.endrizzi@juno.com (deanne.endrizzi@juno.com)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:26:02 -0500
Subject: [mou] Central Cass Co.
Message-ID: <20050417.212607.-199655.0.deanne.endrizzi@juno.com>
I was surprised to see several pine warblers in Cass county this weekend
(April 16). I saw one of them before I saw my first yellow-rumped
warbler for the year (April 17). On the evening of April 15th I also
heard a northern saw-whet owl calling along with several Wilson's snipe
winnowing.
Common loons were calling late into the night. Spring has definitely
sprung in northern Minnesota.
Deanne Endrizzi
vacation home in Longville, MN
Burnsville, MN
From Tom Auer Mon Apr 18 03:35:07 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:35:07 -0500
Subject: [mou] MOU Field Trip Report - Rock County
Message-ID:
The first MOU Field Trip of the season occured (mostly) in Rock County
this weekend and was a great success! We had a comfortable group of
six eager birders and spent a full day in the field on Saturday
despite some early rain. Unfortunately, we got fogged out for the most
part on Sunday Morning. The tally added up to 91 species for the
weekend.
Highlights included:
5 Swainson's Hawk - throughout Rock County
2 Loggerhead Shrikes - on Co. Rd. 4 west of Luverne
5 Great-tailed Grackles - back at Hills Sewage Ponds
1 Lincoln's Sparrow - early
1 Solitary Sandpiper - early
3 Gray Partridge - near Blue Mounds
1 Hybird Pipilo Sp. - Split Rock Creek SP - singing Spotted song, but
showed a strong white Primary Patch
Sparrows were plentiful, including a couple Harris's, Swamp, and
numerous Vesper. Shorebirds were lacking, but the lingering Waterfowl
and Raptors more than made up for it. We even had three species of
owls including a Long-eared Owl near Luverne. A full species list will
be available at my website.
I'd like to thank all those that came along, as well as Bob Dunlap for
co-leading, as the trip would not have been nearly as successful
without him!
The next trip is May 7th around Mille Lacs, which will be lead by Kim
Risen. It's a quick one day tour around the lake and possibly Rice
Lake NWR, with a chance for lots of birds. If you're interested in
signing please send me an email.
Good Birding!
Tom Auer
--=20
www.d.umn.edu/~auer0009
From b.tefft@vcc.edu Mon Apr 18 03:36:03 2005
From: b.tefft@vcc.edu (Bill Tefft)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:36:03 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ravens
Message-ID:
I visited local raven nests yesterday and noticed that young had hatched
and were large enough to be seen as the adult fed them.
This morning I had the opportunity to see an encounter between a raven
and a muskrat that was walking one of the streets in Ely but far from
water. The muskrat was determined to continue westbound on Harvey
Street even though the raven kept attempting rear attacks at its tail.
The muskrat would turn and confront the raven and then continue on once
it backed off. Finally, the raven gave up and the muskat continued on
west on Harvey, south on 3rd, then west on Conan. Then I gave up the
chase.
St. Louis County
Bill Tefft
Parks and Recreation Instructor
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: 218-365-7241
Fax: 218-365-7207
From Jbaines317@aol.com Mon Apr 18 04:19:30 2005
From: Jbaines317@aol.com (Jbaines317@aol.com)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:19:30 EDT
Subject: [mou] Swainson's Hawk Dakota County
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One of the Swainson's Hawks is back in the Highway 52 & County Road 42
vicinity. I observed it hunting tonight at 6:45 pm.
Jen Vieth
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From EgretCMan@aol.com Mon Apr 18 12:34:57 2005
From: EgretCMan@aol.com (EgretCMan@aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 07:34:57 EDT
Subject: [mou] NW Minnesota - April 16/17, 2005
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April 16/17, 2005
Enjoyed several more days birding in Wilkin and Otter tail counties over the
weekend. Our group relocated several of the Short-eared Owls at the Rothsay
WMA on Saturday night and also observed Prairie Chickens there and at the
Otter tail Prairie today. Other highlights included observing 5 Cattle Egrets
in Otter tail county and over 100 Western Grebes on the West side of Lake
Osakis. Our group observed a total of 90 species for the weekend and here were
some of the species and locations of those sightings:
@ Greater Prairie Chicken - 4/16, 17 - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, CR 26,
1.5 miles West of CR 19, 300th Ave, 1 mile N of CR 26 and 190th St, 1.5 miles
East of CR 15. Otter tail County, Otter tail Prairie on 140th St, . 5 miles
East of CR 7.
@ Horned, Red-necked & Western Grebe's - Douglas County, Lake Osakis, from
boat landing in the town of Osakis, CR 10 and the boat landing on CR 10 on the
NW side of the lake.
@ American Bittern - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, 300th Ave, 2 miles N of CR
26. A single bird was observed at this location at 8:00am and 7:00pm on the
16th.
@ Cattle Egret - Otter Tail County, 5 birds were observed in the NE corner
of the intersection of CR 7 and 140th St at 8:10am.
@ American Golden Plover, Marbled Godwit, Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs,
Pectoral & Wilson's Snipe were observed. But only a few of each species were
observed and they were widely spread out throughout the counties.
@ Short-eared Owl - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, 190th St, 1.5 miles East of
CR 15, 7:35pm - 8:10pm. We did not have time to recheck for the birds on CR
15.
Craig Mandel - EgretCMan@aol.com - Minnetonka, MN
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@ Greater Prairie Chicken - 4/16, 17 - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, CR 2=
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1.5 miles West of CR 19, 300th Ave, 1 mile N of CR 26 and 190th St, 1.5=
=20
miles East of CR 15. Otter tail County, Otter tail Prairie on 140th St, . 5=20
miles East of CR 7.
@ Horned, Red-necked & Western Grebe's - Douglas County, Lake=20
Osakis, from boat landing in the town of Osakis, CR 10 and the boat lan=
ding=20
on CR 10 on the NW side of the lake.
@ American Bittern - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, 300th Ave, 2 miles N o=
f CR=20
26. A single bird was observed at this location at 8:00am and 7:00pm o=
n=20
the 16th.
@ Cattle Egret - Otter Tail County, 5 birds were observed in the NE cor=
ner=20
of the intersection of CR 7 and 140th St at 8:10am.
@ American Golden Plover, Marbled Godwit, Greater & Lesser=20
Yellowlegs, Pectoral & Wilson's Snipe were observed. But only=
a=20
few of each species were observed and they were widely spread out throughout=
the=20
counties.
@ Short-eared Owl - Wilkin County, Rothsay WMA, 190th St, 1.5 miles Eas=
t of=20
CR 15, 7:35pm - 8:10pm. We did not have time to recheck for the birds=20=
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From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Mon Apr 18 14:37:59 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:37:59 -0500
Subject: [mou] RE: [mnbird] Central Cass Co.
Message-ID:
I had several Pine Warblers singing in my white pines Sunday as I worked
in my yard.
Mark Alt=20
Sr. Project Manager=20
Entertainment Software Supply Chain=20
Project Resources Group (PRG)=20
Best Buy Co., Inc.=20
Mark.Alt@BestBuy.com=20
(W) 612-291-6717=20
(Cell) 612-803-9085
-----Original Message-----
From: mnbird-admin@lists.mnbird.net
[mailto:mnbird-admin@lists.mnbird.net] On Behalf Of
deanne.endrizzi@juno.com
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:26 PM
To: mou-net@cbs.umn.edu; mnbird@lists.mnbird.net
Subject: [mnbird] Central Cass Co.
I was surprised to see several pine warblers in Cass county this weekend
(April 16). I saw one of them before I saw my first yellow-rumped
warbler for the year (April 17). On the evening of April 15th I also
heard a northern saw-whet owl calling along with several Wilson's snipe
winnowing.
Common loons were calling late into the night. Spring has definitely
sprung in northern Minnesota.
Deanne Endrizzi
vacation home in Longville, MN
Burnsville, MN
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From cruzcolibri@yahoo.com Mon Apr 18 04:44:36 2005
From: cruzcolibri@yahoo.com (Alex Cruz)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:44:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Ecuador
Message-ID: <20050418034437.78122.qmail@web53508.mail.yahoo.com>
Hi MN Birders,
I just returned from 6 weeks in Ecuador where I took
an intensive Spanish course and birded just a "teeny
bit". If you'd like, please check out some of my field
sketches at:
http://www.surfbirds.com/Sketchbook%20/cruz0505.html
The Redpolls that were at my feeder when I left in
February have been replaced by Chipping Sparrows.
Looking up,
Alex Cruz
Crystal, MN
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From Brian.Smith@co.brown.mn.us Mon Apr 18 19:49:28 2005
From: Brian.Smith@co.brown.mn.us (Brian Smith)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:49:28 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northern Mockingbird/Brown County
Message-ID:
Hello:
Around 12:30 pm today I found a Northern Mockingbird at the rustic =
campground at Flandrau State Park. What first drew me to it was hearing =
the song of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and I thought that this was pretty =
early for them to be back but it turned out to be the Mockingbird. I was =
able to observe it for about twenty minutes and unfortunately I then had =
to return to work for a 1 pm appointment. There was no mistaking what it =
was as I could see the bright white wing patches and outer tail feathers. =
This bird wasn't skittish at all. It flew to the ground several times to =
feed and it sang intermittently. When I left the Mockingbird was in the =
area closest to the two outhouses, but on the side closest to the =
oxbow.=20
It's one of those birds I'd always hoped to find in Brown county but =
didn't hold out much hope. It definitely made my day!
Good birding,
Brian Smith=20
From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Mon Apr 18 20:17:25 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:17:25 -0500
Subject: [mou] Sherburne; Curlew request
Message-ID: <02bd01c5444b$48abecf0$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
Should the LB Curlew in Aitkin County be seen again either Monday or
Tuesday, please post (potential life bird). Couldn't get away this weekend,
but would love to see. Thanks!
There have been a few shorebirds in Sherburne NWR the last few days:
Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, W. Snipe, Pecs and a single winter plumage
Spotted. Best areas have been the farmer's pond at the Sherburne 3 & 23
intersection and near the 3 & 70 intersection.
By the way, the Auto Tour is still closed (as of noon today), and Blue Hill
Trail is not ideal currently (recent burn).
New year birds in area last few days include Great Egret, Brown Thrasher and
Ruddy Duck.
Good birding to all!
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From rob_daves@yahoo.com Mon Apr 18 20:20:29 2005
From: rob_daves@yahoo.com (Rob Daves)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 12:20:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] Wild Turkey in the City
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As a first-time poster to mou-net, let me apologize if I step out of line with respect to the list's mores, and hope all you experts will tolerate a beginner's ramblings. Having said that...
I saw a female wild turkey fly up into a cottonwood tree overhanging the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, just south of the Bassett's Creek confluence. Several other noontime runners said they had seen the bird on the walking paths along the river before she flew up into the tree today. There have been other downtown turkey sightings in the past week -- near the armory and on Nicollet Island -- so I hoped it would be only a matter of time before I saw her.
The area around the Bassett's Creek confluence is a good spot for urban birding. In the past week or so I've seen a fox sparrow, Lincoln's sparrow, house wren, Eastern phoebes, and ruby-crowned kinglets, among others. The Cooper's Hawks have been back about 3 weeks or so, and appear to be staying around for another year.
Rob Daves
Minneapolis
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As a first-time poster to mou-net, let me apologize if I step out of line with respect to the list's mores, and hope all you experts will tolerate a beginner's ramblings. Having said that...
I saw a female wild turkey fly up into a cottonwood tree overhanging the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, just south of the Bassett's Creek confluence. Several other noontime runners said they had seen the bird on the walking paths along the river before she flew up into the tree today. There have been other downtown turkey sightings in the past week -- near the armory and on Nicollet Island -- so I hoped it would be only a matter of time before I saw her.
The area around the Bassett's Creek confluence is a good spot for urban birding. In the past week or so I've seen a fox sparrow, Lincoln's sparrow, house wren, Eastern phoebes, and ruby-crowned kinglets, among others. The Cooper's Hawks have been back about 3 weeks or so, and appear to be staying around for another year.
Rob Daves
Minneapolis
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From Tom Auer Mon Apr 18 20:58:50 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:58:50 -0500
Subject: [mou] Long-billed Curlew Continues
Message-ID:
I received a report today that the Long-billew Curlew was still at the
same spot in Aitkin County as of 10:30 AM.
Tom Auer
From JulianSellers@msn.com Mon Apr 18 22:04:09 2005
From: JulianSellers@msn.com (Julian Sellers)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 16:04:09 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ford Dam Peregrines
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A great place to view nesting Peregrine Falcons is from the Ford Dam =
overlook in St. Paul, on Mississippi River Boulevard, south of the Ford =
Bridge and Ford Parkway. Look for the nest box on the high wall on the =
Minneapolis side, in front of the veterans' home. The female =
(presumably) has been in the box for several weeks, so I'd bet that the =
young will hatch within a couple of weeks. Best viewed with a spotting =
scope in the morning.
Julian
St. Paul
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of the=20
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wall on=20
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St. Paul
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From cbutler@lcp2.net Mon Apr 18 22:14:08 2005
From: cbutler@lcp2.net (Cindy Butler Risen)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 16:14:08 -0500
Subject: [mou] Long-billed Curlew
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20050418161408.0035a130@mail.lcp2.net>
Hello All,
Just a quick update to let everyone know that the Long-billed Curlew that
was found on Saturday is still present in Aitkin County. Cindy and I saw it
this morning as it fed in the fields where it was initially found.
This location is south of the town of Palisade on Aitkin County Road 5
about seven tenths of a mile north of Highway 210. Look in the fields to
the left/west between the blue house on the south and the white church on
the north. Observers should be aware that the curlew has been seen in the
fields to the east as well.
We will be out birding this area quite a bit in the upcoming days so we
will do our best to keep birders updated.
Kim & Cindy Risen
Tamarack, MN
From golfbird@comcast.net Mon Apr 18 22:19:59 2005
From: golfbird@comcast.net (Dave and Linda Felker)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 16:19:59 -0500
Subject: [mou] Henslow's Sparrow Scott Co.
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Today Phyllis Bofferding and I heard and briefly saw one Henslow's
Sparrow close to the area in Murphy Hanrehan where Bob Williams located
them yesterday (thanks Bob). At about 9:15 AM it was between marker 31
and 32, approximately 200 yards south of 31 on the west side close to
the trail.
Linda Felker
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yards south=20
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From benzdedrick@hotmail.com Mon Apr 18 22:40:38 2005
From: benzdedrick@hotmail.com (Dedrick Benz)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:40:38 +0000
Subject: [mou] Henslow's/Loggerheads, Wabasha County
Message-ID:
Went birding Mon. with John and Chris Hockema in Wabasha County.
We heard at least 2 Henslow's Sparrows singing at Weaver Dunes. From Cty Rd
84 take Minneiska TWP RD 141 to the end, which is a parking area for the
Nature Conservancy tract. From here, 1 bird was singing about 100 yards to
the east, and the other, 100 yards to the northeast.
The 2 Loggerhead Shrikes were still hanging out together along 84 near the
"Kellogg Weaver Dunes" sign.
Grasshopper Sparrows and Eastern Towhees were also singing in the area, and
Red-shouldered hawks have been heard recently at Weaver Dunes, and west of
here along the Zumbro River.
Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN
From TeamVagrant@aol.com Tue Apr 19 01:41:30 2005
From: TeamVagrant@aol.com (TeamVagrant@aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:41:30 EDT
Subject: [mou] Florida and back home in Duluth
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Just a note for those who might be interested. The boys and I got back from
FL on the 9th and we had a wonderful time. Thanks to all for the tips. The
Painted Bunting made the trip for all of us. Corkscrew swamp was the place.
Hudson was momentarily crushed when he saw it. "It's in a cage" he said
quietly with sadness in his voice. The Bunting was at a feeder with a squirrel
mesh around it. He felt better when I told him. He felt much better when he
saw it fly away. A Little Blue Heron gave us a show while eating crawfish
(the LBH was eating, not us). He was within 10 feet and didn't care we were
there. Entering Corkscrew by the parking lot I heard a song. I stopped the
boys and said, "that's a neat one, it has white eyes." "Verio?" Hudson
asked. I guess he does look at that book I gave him. A Limpkin flew over and
"sang" his song. What a sound that was! While driving to my cousins cabin,
Hazen spotted a Kite. "A Kite!" he exclaimed. Of course, I wasn't acclimated
and looked for a child holding a string. We then saw numerous
Swallow-Tailed Kites of which were all great. We made it down to Briggs Nature center and
saw the Florida Scrub Jays. We almost gave up on them but finally showed
about 9:00 AM. Ten thousand Islands showed us the Magnificent Frigate Bird,
Black Skimmer and others. The airboat ride brought us Mottled Ducks, Tricolor
herons, Black necked stilts and more. I didn't get to a lot of areas I had
hoped. Too many touristy things to do with the boys which was fun too.
We got home late Saturday evening, and awoke Sunday to the pond free of ice.
The Kestrels were in their home again for the third year. Song sparrows,
Mallards, Doves (no WWD Randy, sorry), Juncos, woodpeckers, grouse, Wood ducks,
and frogs made it back before us. And boy do I mean frogs! More than
should be allowed in one pond -- of any size! Spring has arrived and my
binoculars are broken. Hmmmmm.
Have a great spring!
Chris Elmgren
Duluth
Gnesen TWP
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"sang" his song. What a sound that was! While driving to my cous=
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cabin, Hazen spotted a Kite. "A Kite!" he exclaimed. Of=20
course, I wasn't acclimated and looked for a child holding a string.&n=
bsp;=20
We then saw numerous Swallow-Tailed Kites of which were all great. We=20=
made=20
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ost=20
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=20
showed us the Magnificent Frigate Bird, Black Skimmer and others. The=20
airboat ride brought us Mottled Ducks, Tricolor herons, Black necked st=
ilts=20
and more. I didn't get to a lot of areas I had hoped. Too many=20
touristy things to do with the boys which was fun too.
We got home late Saturday evening, and awoke Sunday to the pond free of=
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Spring has arrived and my binoculars are broken. Hmmmmm.
Have a great spring!
Chris Elmgren
Duluth
Gnesen TWP
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From benzdedrick@hotmail.com Tue Apr 19 02:29:20 2005
From: benzdedrick@hotmail.com (Dedrick Benz)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 01:29:20 +0000
Subject: [mou] 3 Cattle Egrets, Winona County
Message-ID:
I have a secondhand report of 3 Cattle Egrets seen near the Winona Airport,
which is technically in Goodview, MN. They were seen Monday Morning about
9:30. I looked for them Monday evening to no avail, but will check (weather
permitting) again in the AM.
>From Hwy 61:
Turn North on 54th St. until it T's with Theurer Blvd. Whether you turn
right or left here, you will soon hit Galewski Dr., which is a horseshoe.
Check along Galewski Dr. which has many grassy openings suitable for the
Cattle Egrets. The Egrets were seen near Lake City Industries. The airport
will become apparent and it's suitable runways look promising, too. I
checked briefly, but am skittish about birding airports these days. The FBI
came after me for birding sewage ponds once - I don't press my luck much
these days.
Please post if you refind the birds, and I wouldn't mind a phone call either
- 507-452-5276.
Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN
From thomas@angelem.com Tue Apr 19 02:45:18 2005
From: thomas@angelem.com (Thomas Maiello)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:45:18 -0500
Subject: [mou] BW Teals at Como
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References: <000701c5445c$63cc2390$1f1b2942@daveuam5mdi8ml>
Message-ID: <426462AE.4080307@angelem.com>
Surprisingly counted at least 14 pairs of blue-winged teals at Como Lake
late this afternoon. They were evenly scattered among the pied-bills,
the lesser scaups, coots, and buffle heads.
Thomas Maiello
St Paul
From Bjboreal@aol.com Tue Apr 19 04:50:23 2005
From: Bjboreal@aol.com (Bjboreal@aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:50:23 EDT
Subject: [mou] Westskyline Hawk Count- 4/18 Update
Message-ID: <1df.3a1cc6d7.2f95d9ff@aol.com>
Westskyline Hawk Count has been up and running since 1 March.
April
I have not sent out an updates since the 3rd as there has been very few
raptors migrating compared to what should be normal for this time of year. April is
the month with the largest number of raptors and species diversity. Some
years one can count upward to 18,000+ raptors of 15 species. So far this month, as
of the 18th, 3981 raptors have been counted with over half of these counted
on the 2nd and 3rd. Starting on the 4th there have been northeast winds nearly
everyday, with some days winds speed reaching 30-40 mph. This is mainly do to
high pressure systems sitting above us (Omega Block) producing northeast
winds. The raptors have not even been able to approached the vicinity of the
lakeshore. Meanwhile condition further inland have been warm and sunny with some
days producing southerly winds. This is the reason for the low number of
Red-tails and will for sure give us the lowest number since the count started the two
site protocol. It should be noted that this is being seen at other great lakes
sites such as Derby Hill and Braddock Bay which are both on the south side of
Lake Ontario in New York State.
Hope is for a break in the weather and southerly winds. Now that the red-tail
push is most certainly done, we are starting to see the beginning of the
Broad-winged Hawk movement. This species is even more prone to migrating away from
the lakeshore with the type of conditions of late.
Other birds sighting have been slow with most species starting to show up.
Interesting sighting include: White Pelican seen on the 15th, with 63 seen on
the 16th along with 5 Belted Kingfishers. A few sandhills every few days (poor
movement this year), a male Purple Martin on 18th along with 23 Common Loons,
Chipping sparrow at my feeder along with several Evening Grosbeaks.
Yellow-rumped Warbler showed up on the 16 at the lookout along with some kinglet.
Below you can view today and this season's count which is up to date as of 18
April. You may also view the count on a daily basis at "HAWKCOUNT. ORG" and
look for
West Skyline Hawk Count.
I would like to thank the MOU committee's and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory for
funding the count this year.
West Skyline Hawk Count
Minnesota, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2005
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 54 352 355
Osprey 11 23 23
Bald Eagle 9 699 2745
Northern Harrier 3 24 25
Sharp-shinned Hawk 70 528 547
Cooper's Hawk 3 14 18
Northern Goshawk 0 3 9
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 4
Broad-winged Hawk 47 59 59
Red-tailed Hawk 31 2153 2230
Rough-legged Hawk 1 78 84
Golden Eagle 0 6 43
American Kestrel 17 29 29
Merlin 5 10 10
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0
Total: 251 3981 6181
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Submitted by: Frank Nicoletti
From john.schladweiler@dnr.state.mn.us Tue Apr 19 17:30:31 2005
From: john.schladweiler@dnr.state.mn.us (John Schladweiler)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 11:30:31 -0500
Subject: [mou] Possible Whooping Crane
Message-ID:
The attached message was forwarded to me by our office in Hutchinson.
It has not been confirmed. Hopefully someone can visit the site and
confirm the siting. The location is North of the town of Sunburg
approximately 4 miles on County Road 36, north side of the road.
John Schladweiler
DNR New Ulm
507-3259-6031
Randy Nass of Hutchinson reports sighting a Whooping Crane on April
18th at approx. 3 pm in Kandiyohi County. The Whooping Crane was seen
north of County Road 36 in the SE1/4 of section 4 T122N R 36W. The
location is between Little Jo and Oleander Wildlife Management Areas.
From Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com Tue Apr 19 16:28:46 2005
From: Mark.Alt@bestbuy.com (Alt, Mark)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 10:28:46 -0500
Subject: [mou] FW: 18-Month Great Gray Calendar Promotion to MOU and ABA
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This is a chance for each of you to have some of Ron's photos to keep,
and it benefits either the MOU or the ABA, whichever you choose. Ron
asked permission to post this on the MOU net. I have already ordered
one. Good birding.
=20
Mark Alt=20
MOU President
mark.alt@bestbuy.com=20
C/O J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History=20
University of Minnesota=20
10 Church Street SE=20
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104=20
MOU.mn.org=20
=20
________________________________
From: Ron Green [mailto:rongreen@charter.net]=20
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 8:26 PM
To: Alt, Mark
Cc: rongreen@charter.net
Subject: 18-Month Great Gray Calendar Promotion to MOU and ABA
=20
What a phenomenal time we had this year photographing owls in
Northeastern Minnesota. Many of you played a key role in educating my
wife and me on this significant event, as well as telling us where to
find them. This led to some great photographic opportunities. As a way
to commemorate this unique event, to thank everyone, and to give back to
the givers (you) we are offering in limited quantities for $15 a
professionally designed and printed custom 18-month photo wall calendar
of Great Gray owls. The price includes the shipping cost via USPS to
either the US or Canada. The calendar starts this July and runs through
December 2006. It opens to 12.5"W x 19"H. The 18 images are from my GGO
collection. Each page has a month on the lower half and a frameable full
color 8 x 12 image on the top half. Those who have seen the calendar
were very impressed by its quality in both layout and images. When you
purchase one, all profits from the sale will go to either American
Birding Association (ABA), Minnesota Ornithologist's Union (MOU), or
split between the two. You can vote the direction of the giving when you
place an order. To see a sample of the calendar and to order, click on
the link below. Again, the only financial goal my wife and I have in
this is to recoop our costs. It is out time to say thanks and give
something in turn. This calendar project is our way of doing that.
Thanks for considering ordering one. Ron & Cori Green
Order Link: http://www.greensphotoimages.com/ggo
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This is a chance for each of you to =
have
some of Ron’s photos to keep, and it benefits either the MOU or =
the ABA, whichever =
you choose.
Ron asked permission to post this on the MOU net. I have already =
ordered
one. Good birding.
Mark Alt
MOU President mark.alt@bestbuy.com
C/O J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota
10 Church Street =
SE Minneapolis, MN55455-0104 =
MOU.mn.org
From: Ron Green
[mailto:rongreen@charter.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, =
2005 8:26
PM To: Alt, Mark Cc: =
rongreen@charter.net Subject: 18-Month Great =
Gray
Calendar Promotion to MOU and ABA
What a phenomenal time we =
had this
year photographing owls in Northeastern =
Minnesota.
Many of you played a key role in educating my wife and me on this
significant event, as well as telling us where to find them. This led to =
some
great photographic opportunities. As a way to commemorate this =
unique
event, to thank everyone, and to give back to the givers (you) we =
are
offering in limited quantities for $15 a professionally designed and =
printed
custom 18-month photo wall calendar of Great Gray owls. The price =
includes
the shipping cost via USPS to either the US
or Canada.
The calendar starts this July and runs through December 2006. It opens =
to
12.5"W x 19"H. The 18 images are from my GGO collection. Each =
page
has a month on the lower half and a frameable full color 8 x =
12 image
on the top half. Those who have seen the calendar were very =
impressed by
its quality in both layout and images. When you purchase one, all =
profits from
the sale will go to either American Birding Association (ABA), =
Minnesota
Ornithologist's Union (MOU), or split between the two. You can vote the
direction of the giving when you place an order. To see a sample of the
calendar and to order, click on the link below. Again, the only =
financial goal
my wife and I have in this is to recoop our costs. It is out time to say =
thanks
and give something in turn. This calendar project is our way of doing =
that.
Thanks for considering ordering one. Ron & Cori =
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From axhertzel@sihope.com Wed Apr 20 01:59:02 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony Hertzel)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:59:02 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ibis
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There is an apparent Glossy Ibis in Aitkin County. It was found today
about 7:00 PM on Aitkin County Road 15 about two miles west of the town
of Aitkin. There are several flooded fields here and the bird was in
one on the north side of the road. At 8:00 this evening the bird
departed to the west and has not been seen since but may be in the
area.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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There is an apparent 0000,0000,FFFFGlossy
Ibis in Aitkin County. It was found today about 7:00 PM
on Aitkin County Road 15 about two miles west of the town of Aitkin.
There are several flooded fields here and the bird was in one on the
north side of the road. At 8:00 this evening the bird departed to the
west and has not been seen since but may be in the area.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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From SFbirdclub@aol.com Wed Apr 20 03:05:47 2005
From: SFbirdclub@aol.com (SFbirdclub@aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 22:05:47 EDT
Subject: [mou] Dark morph Swainson's Hawk
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I thought I'd head a few miles east to Rock County after the reports of
Swainson's Hawk from the weekend trip of MOU.
Other birds were good, but we saw 4 Swainson's Hawk. One was a full dark
morph adult. It was perched on a quartzite boulder 40 ft. from the road on the way
to the interpretive center. It stayed a while, then flew over us and rode the
winds over the ridge.
It was heart stopping. I assume they are as rare in MN as they are in SD.
Doug Chapman
Sioux Falls, SD
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ph adult. It was perched on a quartzite boulder 40 ft. from the road on the=20=
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e the winds over the ridge.
It was heart stopping. I assume they are as rare in MN as they are in SD.
Doug Chapman
Sioux Falls, SD
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From fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us Wed Apr 20 03:50:28 2005
From: fredericksonr@willmar.k12.mn.us (Randy Frederickson)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:50:28 -0500
Subject: [mou]
Message-ID:
No whooping cranes, or cranes of any kind, were found in a 3 hr search of
the area previously mentioned. Lots of hills and wetlands and egrets
though.
Randy Frederickson
With eagle eye Ron Erpelding for luck... now I know why they don't call him
crane eye
From cbutler@lcp2.net Wed Apr 20 13:25:26 2005
From: cbutler@lcp2.net (Cindy Butler Risen)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:25:26 -0500
Subject: [mou] Glossy Ibis Aitkin Co
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20050420072526.00ce09a8@mail.lcp2.net>
Hi
Kim just called to tell me the Glossy Ibis found by the Blanich's last
evening is back this morning. It is about 2 miles west of Aitkin on CR 15
in the flooded fields on the north side of the road. Peder reported also
seeing a Hudsonian Godwit in the same area. The Long-billed Curlew on CR 5
was not there yesterday. We are having a great time birding in Aitkin
County this week!
Cindy Risen
Tamarack, Aitkin County, MN
From Tom Auer Wed Apr 20 13:27:20 2005
From: Tom Auer (Tom Auer)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:27:20 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ibis Still Present
Message-ID:
I just heard that Kim Risen reported the Ibis is still present this morning=
.
Tom Auer
From ppedersen6@charter.net Wed Apr 20 17:21:35 2005
From: ppedersen6@charter.net (Paul Pedersen)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:21:35 -0500
Subject: [mou] Cattle Egrets in Olmsted County
Message-ID: <41b17u$si4kb3@mxip20a.cluster1.charter.net>
I saw 6 Cattle Egrets feeding actively in a field in southeast Rochester this morning (Wednesday) at 8:00 AM. They had been seen originally by Jeff Hanson (he saw 5) late afternoon yesterday.
Location today: Take US Hwy 52 to the Marion Road Exit southeast of Rochester, Turn left (north), take Marion Road to 30th St SE, Turn left (west), go 1/4 mile (or less) and look in the field on the south side of the road (east of the big white farm house with the wishing well).
Yesterday they were seen a little west of here on 36th Ave SE (also known as Pinewood Road), where the road turns north/south.
From ppedersen6@charter.net Wed Apr 20 17:26:58 2005
From: ppedersen6@charter.net (Paul Pedersen)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:26:58 -0500
Subject: [mou] Cattle Egrets in Olmsted County
Message-ID: <41b197$ur6qqj@mxip13a.cluster1.charter.net>
Correction: the original person who found the Cattle Egrets yesterday is Jerry Hansen not Jeff Hansen.
> From: Paul Pedersen
> Date: 2005/04/20 Wed AM 11:21:35 CDT
> To: ,
> Subject: [mou] Cattle Egrets in Olmsted County
>
> I saw 6 Cattle Egrets feeding actively in a field in southeast Rochester this morning (Wednesday) at 8:00 AM. They had been seen originally by Jeff Hanson (he saw 5) late afternoon yesterday.
>
> Location today: Take US Hwy 52 to the Marion Road Exit southeast of Rochester, Turn left (north), take Marion Road to 30th St SE, Turn left (west), go 1/4 mile (or less) and look in the field on the south side of the road (east of the big white farm house with the wishing well).
>
> Yesterday they were seen a little west of here on 36th Ave SE (also known as Pinewood Road), where the road turns north/south.
>
>
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From connyb@mycidco.com Wed Apr 20 12:31:47 2005
From: connyb@mycidco.com (Conny Brunell)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:31:47
Subject: [mou] Clay-colored Sparrow, Dakota Co.
Message-ID:
This morning east of the 140th St. Marsh in Rosemount, Dakota County I heard a Clay-colored Sparrow singing in the fields...
Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty
connyb@mycidco.com
From Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com Wed Apr 20 18:05:34 2005
From: Chris.Fagyal@udlp.com (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:05:34 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ibis present?
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From sharonks@mn.rr.com Wed Apr 20 19:03:42 2005
From: sharonks@mn.rr.com (sharonks@mn.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:03:42 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ibis present?
Message-ID: <26251e82620d9a.2620d9a26251e8@rdc-kc.rr.com>
Mike Hendrickson called to say that he was looking at the Ibis.
Sharon Stiteler
Uptown, Minneapolis
www.birdchick.com
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From: Chris Fagyal
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:05 pm
Subject: [mou] Ibis present?
> Has anyone seen the Ibis since the report this morning? I'm
> trying to decide if I leave straight from work for the 3 hour
> drive to get there.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Chris Fagyal
> Senior Software Engineer
> United Defense, L.P. ASD
> Fridley, MN
> (763) 572-5320
> chris.fagyal@udlp.com
>
>
From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Wed Apr 20 19:54:47 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:54:47 -0500
Subject: [mou] Lark Sparrow; Aitkin help
Message-ID: <050e01c545da$6d829a70$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
First Lark Sparrow & Blue-gray Gnatcatcher of the year on Mahnomen Trail,
Sherburne NWR.
By the way, the Auto Tour is still closed (someone disturbed the eagles
nesting, they are reattempting, may not open until May), and Blue Hill Trail
is temporarily shut down for burning.
Nathan & I were able to change our schedules and take tomorrow off to bird
in Aitkin County. We will be stopping on CR 15 for the Ibis & H. Godwit
(both would be life birds for him), as well as scouting the fields on 5 near
Palisade for the (probably departed) LB Curlew. We'll probably bird the
entire day in the area - any recommendations on best spots? Most of our
Aitkin experience has been in winter, and we can't say we know the area well
yet.
Thanks!
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From thimgan@digitaljam.com Wed Apr 20 21:17:50 2005
From: thimgan@digitaljam.com (Dan & Sandy Thimgan)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:17:50 -0500
Subject: [mou] Glossy Ibis/Aitkin Co.
Message-ID:
The Glossy Ibis was still in position at 12:30 this afternoon (Wed, 4/20).
During the 45 minutes we watched the bird, it flew twice, moving to other
parts of the flooded fields and wetlands on the north side of the road.
Once, it flew to a quite distant location at least 1/4 mile from its
original spot which was in close proximity to the road). Several other
birders were there, as well.
The location: 2 miles west of the town of Aitkin on CR 15. (note: to find
yourself on CR 15, leave town on 4th St NW which becomes CR 15).
-------------------------
Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Otter Tail County
Battle Lake, MN
From donnelleburlingame@hotmail.com Wed Apr 20 21:28:54 2005
From: donnelleburlingame@hotmail.com (Donnelle Burlingame)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:28:54 -0500
Subject: [mou] Common Loon
Message-ID:
Hi,
There is a single Common Loon on a body of water in the Arbor Lakes area of
Osseo/ Maple Grove.
The body of water is behind the strip Mall at the end of Main st and Elm
Creek Dr.
Also a pair of mergansers.
Donnelle Burlingame
From MJBFLWRMT@MSN.COM Wed Apr 20 23:01:29 2005
From: MJBFLWRMT@MSN.COM (Milton Blomberg)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 17:01:29 -0500
Subject: [mou] Stearns-collegeville
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Hiked an hour around the St. John's Univ. Arboretum prairie and =
marshland boardwalks along the I94. Of note, spotted a savannah sparrow, =
hooded merganser pr., and in the pines a nashville warbler (too early =
for this one?)-key identifiers, eye ring, olive back, no wingbars, =
yellow bottom, bigger than a kinglet, could not see the nape. Three =
flickers in courtship display in the branches of an aspen. mjb
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From HawkWelter@mn.rr.com Thu Apr 21 03:03:44 2005
From: HawkWelter@mn.rr.com (HawkWelter)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:03:44 -0500
Subject: [mou] Wednesday, 20 April 2005
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trees.
2. Pair of Pileated Woodpeckers going into nesting cavity.
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From two-jays@att.net Thu Apr 21 03:41:45 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:41:45 -0500
Subject: [mou] Ibis and curlew photos
Message-ID:
Photos of the Aitkin County Glossy Ibis and the Long-billed Curlew can=20=
be seen on Mike Hendrickson's web site. Go to his journal. He also=20
offers a comparison to show the differences of the two species of ibis=20=
seen in Minnesota, using his photos and those of another birder to help=20=
explain the differences.
=A0
http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/
Jim Williams
Wayzata
From jslind@frontiernet.net Thu Apr 21 04:58:05 2005
From: jslind@frontiernet.net (Jim Lind)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:58:05 -0500
Subject: [mou] Duluth RBA 4/20/05
Message-ID: <4266DE7D.8244.665F93A@localhost>
This is the Duluth Birding Report for Wednesday, April 20th,
sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
The exceptional sightings from Aitkin County continued this week with
the discovery of a GLOSSY IBIS by Steve and Jo Blanich on the 19th.
>From Minnesota Highway 210 on the west side of the town of Aitkin, go
north on 7th Avenue NW for three blocks, then turn west and go about
2.4 to 2.6 miles on County Road 15 to the flooded fields on the north
side of the road. The bird was seen by several observers throughout
the day.
At the same location, a GREAT EGRET was also seen today, and a CATTLE
EGRET and a flock of 41 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were here on the
16th. A HUDSONIAN GODWIT was found today along County Road 15 about
two miles west of the ibis location, with a mixed flock of GREATER
and LESSER YELLOWLEGS and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS.
A LONG-BILLED CURLEW was found west of McGregor in Aitkin County on
the 16th by Kim and Cindy Risen and Warren Nelson. It was last seen
on the 18th on the west side of County Road 5, about 7/10 of a mile
north of Minnesota Highway 210.
A EURASIAN TREE SPARROW was seen in Schroeder, Cook County on the
16th by Carol Tveekrem, although the bird has not been relocated.
New spring arrivals seen recently in the area include BROAD-WINGED
HAWK and CHIPPING SPARROW on the 16th, AMERICAN BITTERN on the 17th,
BONAPARTE'S GULL, PURPLE MARTIN and VESPER SPARROW on the 18th, and
NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW and BREWER'S BLACKBIRD today.
A flock of 63 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS was seen at the West Skyline
Hawk Count on the 16th, as well as a GOLDEN EAGLE today. A flock of
30 LONG-TAILED DUCKS was seen in Two Harbors on 16th, and a flock of
12 on the 19th at Flood Bay. The HARLEQUIN DUCK and WHITE-WINGED
SCOTER in the Duluth harbor were still present as of April 14th near
the Park Point rowing club. EVENING GROSBEAKS were seen in the
Pequaywan Bog on St. Louis County Road 44 on the 15th.
The next scheduled update of this report will be on Thursday, April
28.
The new telephone number of the Duluth Rare Bird Alert is 218-834-
2858. Information about bird sightings may be left following the
recorded message.
The Duluth Birding Report is sponsored and funded by the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) as a service to its members. For more
information on the MOU, either write us c/o the Bell Museum to
mou@cbs.umn.edu, or visit the MOU web site at mou.mn.org.
From axhertzel@sihope.com Thu Apr 21 06:12:35 2005
From: axhertzel@sihope.com (Anthony Hertzel)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:12:35 -0500
Subject: [mou] MOU RBA 20 April 2005
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Wednesday, April 20th.
A GLOSSY IBIS was found yesterday in Aitkin County just west of the
town of Aitkin and it was still present today. The bird was in a
flodded field on the north side of county road 15, about two and a half
miles west of town. A WHITE-FACED IBIS was reported on the 19th by
Dedrick Benz from the Hills sewage ponds in Rock County.
Jerry Hansen found five CATTLE EGRETS in a field in southeast
Rochester, Olmsted County, on the 19th, along 30th Street Southeast, a
quarter of a mile west of Marion Road. Craig Mandel reported five
Cattle Egrets in Otter Tail County on the 17th in the northeast corner
of the intersection of county road 7 and 140th St.
Dave Schmidt found a BLACK SCOTER in Inver Grove Heights, Ramsey County
on the 15th. It was in a small pond north of the junction of Argenta
Trail West and 68th Street West.
As many as 180 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS and two ROSS'S GEESE were in
Jackson County on the 17th, just north of the junction of county roads
66 and 67.
On the 16th, a EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was located by Barb and Denny
Martin in the town of Heron Lake, Jackson County. The bird was on the
west side of the town's grain elevator.
On the 17th, John Morrison had a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD visit his
backyard in Austin, Mower County. On the 18th, Brian Smith found a
Northern Mockingbird at the rustic campground at Flandrau State Park,
Brown County. It was in the area closest to the park's two outhouses.
Seven GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES were at Sandy Point County Park on the
southwest shore of South Heron Lake in Jackson County on the 17th. Five
more were at the Hills sewage ponds in Rock County on the 16th.
Other recent arrivals include AMERICAN BITTERN, SWAINSON'S HAWK,
WHIP-POOR-WILL, NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER,
BROWN THRASHER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, PINE WARBLER, HENSLOW'S SPARROW,
CLAY-COLORED SPARROW, LARK SPARROW, and LINCOLN'S SPARROW.
The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday, April 28th.
Anthony Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Wednesday, April
20th.
A 0000,0000,FFFFGLOSSY IBIS
was found yesterday in Aitkin County just west of the town of Aitkin
and it was still present today. The bird was in a flodded field on the
north side of county road 15, about two and a half miles west of town.
A 0000,0000,FFFFWHITE-FACED
IBIS was reported on the 19th by Dedrick Benz from the
Hills sewage ponds in Rock County.
Jerry Hansen found five
0000,0000,FFFFCATTLE EGRETS
in a field in southeast Rochester, Olmsted County, on the 19th, along
30th Street Southeast, a quarter of a mile west of Marion Road. Craig
Mandel reported five 0000,0000,FFFFCattle
Egrets in Otter Tail County on the 17th in the
northeast corner of the intersection of county road 7 and 140th St.
Dave Schmidt found a 0000,0000,FFFFBLACK
SCOTER in Inver Grove Heights, Ramsey County on the
15th. It was in a small pond north of the junction of Argenta Trail
West and 68th Street West.
As many as 180 0000,0000,FFFFAMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVERS and two
0000,0000,FFFFROSS'S GEESE
were in Jackson County on the 17th, just north of the junction of
county roads 66 and 67.
On the 16th, a 0000,0000,FFFFEURASIAN
COLLARED-DOVE was located by Barb and Denny Martin in
the town of Heron Lake, Jackson County. The bird was on the west side
of the town's grain elevator.
On the 17th, John Morrison had a
0000,0000,FFFFNORTHERN
MOCKINGBIRD visit his backyard in Austin, Mower County.
On the 18th, Brian Smith found a
0000,0000,FFFFNorthern
Mockingbird at the rustic campground at Flandrau State
Park, Brown County. It was in the area closest to the park's two
outhouses.
Seven 0000,0000,FFFFGREAT-TAILED
GRACKLES were at Sandy Point County Park on the
southwest shore of South Heron Lake in Jackson County on the 17th.
Five more were at the Hills sewage ponds in Rock County on the 16th.
Other recent arrivals include
0000,0000,FFFFAMERICAN BITTERN, SWAINSON'S
HAWK, WHIP-POOR-WILL, NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW, BLUE-GRAY
GNATCATCHER, BROWN THRASHER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, PINE WARBLER,
HENSLOW'S SPARROW, CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW0000,0000,FFFF, LARK
SPARROW, and
0000,0000,FFFFLINCOLN'S
SPARROW.
The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday, April 28th.Anthony Hertzel --
axhertzel@sihope.com
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From Hagsela@aol.com Thu Apr 21 07:25:38 2005
From: Hagsela@aol.com (Hagsela@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:25:38 EDT
Subject: [mou] Glossy Ibis & H. Godwit still present
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As the sun set Wednesday, April 20, I watched the GLOSSY IBIS probing around
for a bedtime snack. He was in the same field north of Cty 15 in Aitkin Cty.
I observed the ibis from 7:55-8:10 p.m. Earlier in the evening (about
6:50), as I pulled up behind some parked cars on 15 and started to get my
binoculars, I heard the early birders call out that it had just taken off. I
watched it fly across the road and out of sight. Two of the birders were the
Blaniches, who said the bird had been seen throughout the day.
While waiting/hoping for the ibis to return, I continued further west on 15.
After it turns north and crosses a small bridge you can see a flooded field
on the left (there's also a road that goes to the left at that point. I
stayed on 15 to go to the north end of that field. I saw a HUDSONIAN GODWIT
mixed in with lots of Greater Yellowlegs. It obligingly flew, showing me the
black tail with the broad white stripe at the rump.
Both birds are chaseable! Good luck,
Linda Sparling
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Both birds are chaseable! Good luck,
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From cbutler@lcp2.net Thu Apr 21 14:25:48 2005
From: cbutler@lcp2.net (Cindy Butler Risen)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:25:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] update - Aitkin Co Glossy Ibis
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20050421082548.00ce56f0@mail.lcp2.net>
Kim and Warren report that the Glossy Ibis is still in the same spot as the
last couple of days. It must roost off the flooded field but is returning
to the same spot to spend the day. Hopefully it will continue to feed in
this same field today, a couple of miles west of Aitkin on CR 15, the
Cedarbrook road. From 210/169 in Aitkin, go north from the stoplight 2
blocks and turn west on 4th St NW. There is a large flooded, black muddy
field on the right where the bird is being seen, it also flies to the
adjacent grassy flooded field to the west. Also, the Hudsonian Godwit has
been seen this morning in the flooded field on the left side of the road
just past the bridge on CR 15, a couple of miles west of the Ibis.
Cindy Risen
Tamarack, Aitkin County, MN
From ppedersen6@charter.net Thu Apr 21 17:11:50 2005
From: ppedersen6@charter.net (Paul Pedersen)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:11:50 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northern Mockingbird - Olmsted /Cattle Egret update
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While looking for the Cattle Egrets reported yesterday in Olmsted County, Jeff Stephenson found a Northern Mockingbird nearby at about 9:30 AM.
The Cattle Egrets were seen very early this morning but disappeared soon after that. They could still be around in one of the many fields nearby.
The mockingbird was on a fencepost and skulking in a small cedar along the northside of 30th St SE just 1/4 mile west of the Cattle Egret location.
Repeating the location of the Cattle Egrets yesterday:
Take US Hwy 52 to the Marion Road Exit southeast of Rochester, Turn left (north), take Marion Road to 30th St SE, Turn left (west), go 1/4 mile (or less) and look in the field on the south side of the road (east of the big white farm house with the wishing well).
Paul Pedersen
From rongreen@charter.net Thu Apr 21 22:31:49 2005
From: rongreen@charter.net (Ron Green)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:31:49 -0500
Subject: [mou] New Great Horned Owl Images
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Hope you enjoy them?
Ron Green
Also, if you haven't ordered you 18-Month GGO calendar go to the =
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also an order link there. All profits will go to a combination of MOU =
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From thomas@angelem.com Thu Apr 21 22:46:15 2005
From: thomas@angelem.com (Thomas Maiello)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:46:15 -0500
Subject: [mou] Eastern Bluebird near Como
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Yes they are common but nothing can take my breath away quite as quickly
as seeing my first Eastern Bluebird of the season. Summer cannot be far
off. It was posing in the wooded area that got mostly blown over by the
severe weather last year. It is nice to see a new species in this area
as birds were somewhat scarce after the habitat readjustment.
Thomas Maiello
St Paul
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Yes they are common but nothing can
take my breath away quite as quickly as seeing my first Eastern
Bluebird of the season. Summer cannot be far off. It was posing in
the wooded area that got mostly blown over by the severe weather last
year. It is nice to see a new species in this area as birds were
somewhat scarce after the habitat readjustment.
Thomas Maiello
St Paul
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From SFbirdclub@aol.com Thu Apr 21 23:39:49 2005
From: SFbirdclub@aol.com (SFbirdclub@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:39:49 EDT
Subject: [mou] Mystery Bird
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Hi All,
A friend from Montana sent this. Any ideas? Leucistic magpie? (but the bill
seems wrong.)
Doug Chapman
Sioux Falls, SD
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Hi All,
A friend from Montana sent this. Any ideas? Leucistic magpie? (but the bill=20=
seems wrong.)
Doug Chapman
Sioux Falls, SD
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From krvail@myclearwave.net Thu Apr 21 23:49:12 2005
From: krvail@myclearwave.net (Ken & Rebecca Vail)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:49:12 -0500
Subject: [mou] Trumpeter swans: Steele Co.
Message-ID: <001501c546c4$5d2e58e0$cdd40248@Vail>
Three TRUMPETER SWANS were observed on Rice Lake (Rice Lake State Park)
Thursday morning (4/21).
Ken Vail
Blooming Prairie
krvail@myclearwave.net
From markfalcon@comcast.net Fri Apr 22 03:45:30 2005
From: markfalcon@comcast.net (markfalcon@comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 02:45:30 +0000
Subject: [mou] Pine County Great Gray Owls still there
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Mark Martell and I swept thru Pine County Today to look for Northern Owls. A friend reported a Great Gray Owl seen 2 days ago by a neighbor of hers there, and Mark and I observed a Great Gray actively hunting at 4:00 PM, several miles from the reported sighting. We will not disclose the location except to the group in MOU that is tracking the Owl sightings. To do this, you should email the data of your sighting to:
MOU-net@biosci.umn.edu.
Date, observers, location, time, conditions, and specific directions to the site are vital. GPS coordinates are great to supplement the sighting but they do not provide the content of what was seen. Document behaviors seen, vocalizations, etc. Please remain vigilant and get out and see what Owls are still on the move and where they are at.
It is important to get out and see where Owls are on territory, if they are moving, and to report signs of breeding activity. I set up the locals in both locations to report to me any further activity observed and instructed them to look for nesting activity.
As far as birds being scarce, not in Pine Countyn not this day. We got perfect views of a pair of Evening Grosbeaks that are keeping close company, Yellow bellied Sapsuckers, Purple Finches, and more than a dozen Northern Harriers. Common Snipe were heard winnowing and Male Kestrels were seen in several spots. A Merlin and a Buteo sp , possibly a Red-shouldered Hawk were glimpsed in passing while driving. Song Sparrows, Tree Swallows, Bluebirds, and Flickers were commonly seen. Good Birding!
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN
Hennepin County
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Mark Martell and I swept thru Pine County Today to look for Northern Owls. A friend reported a Great Gray Owl seen 2 days ago by a neighbor of hers there, and Mark and I observed a Great Gray actively hunting at 4:00 PM, several miles from the reported sighting. We will not disclose the location except to the group in MOU that is tracking the Owl sightings. To do this, you should email the data of your sighting to:
Date, observers, location, time, conditions, and specific directions to the site are vital. GPS coordinates are great to supplement the sighting but they do not provide the content of what was seen. Document behaviors seen, vocalizations, etc. Please remain vigilant and get out and see what Owls are still on the move and where they are at.
It is important to get out and see where Owls are on territory, if they are moving, and to report signs of breeding activity. I set up the locals in both locations to report to me any further activity observed and instructed them to look for nesting activity.
As far as birds being scarce, not in Pine Countyn not this day. We got perfect views of a pair of Evening Grosbeaks that are keeping close company, Yellow bellied Sapsuckers, Purple Finches, and more than a dozen Northern Harriers. Common Snipe were heard winnowing and Male Kestrels were seen in several spots. A Merlin and a Buteo sp , possibly a Red-shouldered Hawk were glimpsed in passing while driving. Song Sparrows, Tree Swallows, Bluebirds, and Flickers were commonly seen. Good Birding!
Mark Alt
Brooklyn Center, MN
Hennepin County
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From jwkinglet@yahoo.com Fri Apr 22 03:59:01 2005
From: jwkinglet@yahoo.com (Josh Watson)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:59:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [mou] glossy ibis
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Hello All,
Was on my way to the cities today and decided to take the detour over in aitkin for the glossy ibis. I along with my mom and sister arrived at about three got out and spent an hour observing and marveling over the gorgeous spectacle. It was definately worth it. Birds around home have picked up, several flocks of evening grosbeaks come on and off to our feeders last two and a half weeks. Robins, flickers, sapsuckers, song sparrows, juncos, tree sparrows, a fox sparrow, both kinglets, common loons, white-throated sparrows, winter wrens, and a yellow-rumped warbler have all showed themselves within the last week. Good birding.
Josh Watson
Grand Marais
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Hello All,
Was on my way to the cities today and decided to take the detour over in aitkin for the glossy ibis. I along with my mom and sister arrived at about three got out and spent an hour observing and marveling over the gorgeous spectacle. It was definately worth it. Birds around home have picked up, several flocks of evening grosbeaks come on and off to our feeders last two and a half weeks. Robins, flickers, sapsuckers, song sparrows, juncos, tree sparrows, a fox sparrow, both kinglets, common loons, white-throated sparrows, winter wrens, and a yellow-rumped warbler have all showed themselves within the last week. Good birding.
Josh Watson
Grand Marais
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From wampy@att.net Fri Apr 22 05:23:39 2005
From: wampy@att.net (Bernard P. Friel)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:23:39 -0500
Subject: [mou] Mystery Bird
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I believe your mystery bird is a fork-tailed Flycatcher, probably a
juvenile.
Bernie Friel
on 4/21/05 5:39 PM, SFbirdclub@aol.com at SFbirdclub@aol.com wrote:
Hi All,
A friend from Montana sent this. Any ideas? Leucistic magpie? (but the bill
seems wrong.)
Doug Chapman
Sioux Falls, SD
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Bernie Friel
on 4/21/05 5:39 PM, SFbirdclub@aol.com at SFbirdclub@aol.com wrote:
Hi All,
A friend from Montana sent this. Any ideas? Leucistic magpie? (but the bill=
seems wrong.)
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From JELLISBIRD@aol.com Fri Apr 22 12:37:38 2005
From: JELLISBIRD@aol.com (JELLISBIRD@aol.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:37:38 EDT
Subject: [mou] Glossy Ibis as of 6:30
Message-ID: <67.436a7a14.2f9a3c02@aol.com>
As of 6:30 this morning, the GLOSSY IBIS is still on site in the flooded dirt
field in Aitkin Co.
-Alex Ellis, Writing for John Ellis
From CAWenger@landolakes.com Fri Apr 22 13:43:36 2005
From: CAWenger@landolakes.com (Wenger, Char)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:43:36 -0500
Subject: [mou] Great Horned Owlets at Coon Rapids Dam Park
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There are two Great Horned Owlets at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
on the Anoka County side. Park in either Lot 5 or Lot 6 on the East
side of Ceniako Lake. There is a walking path in the woods that runs
parallel to the road on the East side. About half way down (from either
end of the path), there is huge Cottonwood tree (would be on the right
if you are walking south on the path, on the left if you are walking
north on the path). The owlets are out of the nest and sitting on the
branches about 30 feet up in the tree. There is usually an adult
sitting with them. They are visible from the road, but the tree is
easier to find from the footpath.
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651-481-2828
cawenger@landolakes.com
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From KALieberg@aol.com Wed Apr 20 18:45:42 2005
From: KALieberg@aol.com (KALieberg@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:45:42 EDT
Subject: [mou] Purple Martin sighting
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Purple Martin scout was sighted at the martin house by Beverly Larson of
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From ajjoppru@wiktel.com Fri Apr 22 02:58:41 2005
From: ajjoppru@wiktel.com (Jeanie Joppru)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:58:41 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Friday, April 22, 2005
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This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Friday, April 22,
2005 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You
may also hear this report by calling (218) 847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
After a teaser on Monday when the temperatures rose to near 90, the
weather has returned to more normal April conditions with temperatures
now rising to 60 most days. The sun continues to shine, and the wind
continues to blow creating great drying conditions, so shorebird habitat
continues to shrink even as the birds arrive on their way north. Until
it rains, shorebirds will be found by luck in small remnants of puddles
and waterholes.
Jenny Moorman reporting from Lake of the Woods County observed that most
of the waterfowl are now back along with TURKEY VULTURE, COOPER'S HAWK,
MARBLED GODWIT, and WILSON'S SNIPE.
At the Roseau River WMA, Melanie Torkelson reported both BLUE-WINGED
TEAL, and GREEN-WINGED TEAL, COMMON LOON, and TREE SWALLOW.
Two pairs of SHORT-EARED OWLS were seen in Marshall County on April 16.
One was hunting in a CRP field along CR 7 a half mile east of CR 12 near
the west entrance to Agassiz NWR. The other pair was coursing over
another CRP field along the east side of CR 12 a couple of miles south
of CR 7. In a short time at Agassiz, 14 species of ducks in full
breeding plumage were seen along the county road in the refuge. The
FRANKLIN'S GULLS that breed there are back in some numbers. Last evening
I heard AMERICAN BITTERN, RED-NECKED GREBE, PIED-BILLED GREBE, VIRGINIA
RAIL, and SANDHILL CRANES there. Along the road, AMERICAN WOODCOCK were
doing their courtship flights and peents could be heard everywhere
around. Gary Tischer reports that AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS,
DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS, and YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS are back at the
refuge. Several pairs of BALD EAGLES are on the nests at Agassiz,
including the one that nested last year in Parker Pool along CR 7.
Three pairs of TRUMPETER SWANS appear to be going to nest in the
interior of the refuge this year. A WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW was reported
at a bird feeder near the refuge.
Dan Harrington visited the Burnham Creek WMA and other areas in Polk
County on April 16 where he saw TRUMPETER SWAN, GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN,
BALD EAGLE, MERLIN, RED-TAILED HAWK, and SANDHILL CRANES. On the 17th,
he saw GREATER YELLOWLEGS, and WILSON'S SNIPE. On the 14th, Nathaniel
Emery found GREEN-WINGED TEAL, RUDDY DUCK, and HORNED GREBE at the
Crookston wastewater treatment ponds, and on the 17th he added a GREATER
SCAUP and GREATER YELLOWLEGS near Fertile. MARBLED GODWITS are back
along Polk CR 45, and several species of sparrows including SAVANNAH
SPARROW, and VESPER SPARROW are back in the county. Even the
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS are back.
Milton Blomberg was birding in Clay County on April 15. He reported a
VIRGINIA RAIL in the Felton Prairie area, also WILSON'S SNIPE, and
SAVANNAH SPARROW. Ben Fritchman reports that the CHESTNUT-COLLARED
LONGSPURS are back at Felton Prairie. Other species seen in Clay County
included TUNDRA SWAN, LESSER SCAUP, COMMON GOLDENEYE, RED-BREASTED
MERGANSER, COMMON LOON, AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMORANT, MARBLED GODWIT, TREE SWALLOW, and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. On
April 20 he spotted a SNOW GOOSE near Hawley.
Rod Anton in Becker County is watching the nesting of a pair of WOOD
DUCKS. Shar Legenhausen reported AMERICAN BITTERN, and CHIPPING SPARROW
on April 15. Sherri Norland reported eight species of ducks at Hamden
Slough NWR; MARBLED GODWITS were also among the species seen there.=20
Craig Mandel lead a group in Wilkin County on the 16th, where lots of
species were seen including GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS, AMERICAN BITTERN,
AMERICAN-GOLDEN PLOVER, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, MARBLED
GODWIT, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, and WILSON'S SNIPE in and around the Rothsay
WMA. Two SHORT-EARED OWLS were seen near CR 15 and 170th St., and two
more were seen near 190th St, 1.5 miles East of CR 15. Other species
seen in the county included WILD TURKEY, and WHIP-POOR-WILL.=20
>From Otter Tail County, Roland Jordahl reported OSPREY, LINCOLN'S
SPARROW, and HARRIS' SPARROW on April 20th. The Craig Mandel group found
five CATTLE EGRETS in the northeast corner of CR 7 and 140th St. GREATER
PRAIRIE-CHICKENS were also seen at 140th St. five miles east of CR 7.
Dan and Sandy Thimgan reported PURPLE MARTIN on the 17th, YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD on the 19th, FIELD SPARROW on the 20th, and BARN SWALLOW,
CLIFF SWALLOW, and BROWN THRASHER on the 21st.
Craig Mandel's group found HORNED GREBE, RED-NECKED GREBE, and WESTERN
GREBE at the Lake Osakis boat landing along CR 10 in Douglas County on
April 16th.
Finally Dave Simpkins reported a pair of SANDHILL CRANES in eastern Todd
County south of Swanville on April 11th.
Thanks to Dan Harrington, Craig Mandel, Nathaniel Emery, Rod Anton,
Milton Blomberg, Ben Fritchman, Shar Legenhausen, Dave Simpkins, Roland
Jordahl, Melanie Torkelson, Jenny Moorman, Dan and Sandy Thimgan, Sherri
Norland, and Gary Tischer for their reports.
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than
Thursday each week, at ajjoppru@wiktel.com OR call the Detroit Lakes
Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders
please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took
place. When reporting by email please put "NW Bird Report" in the
subject line of your message. The next scheduled update of this report
is Friday, April 29, 2005.
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From suz@lakenet.com Fri Apr 22 14:34:50 2005
From: suz@lakenet.com (Suzanne Gucciardo)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:34:50 -0500
Subject: [mou] Golden Eagle
Message-ID: <000001c54744$f243b940$7af70143@0015535362>
About 10 a.m. Thursday, 21 April, an adult Golden Eagle was observed flying
very low over MN Hwy 61 in the southern part of the Grand Portage
Reservation.
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From PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net Fri Apr 22 15:56:02 2005
From: PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net (Pastor Al)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:56:02 -0500
Subject: [mou] Aitkin, MN & Crex Meadows, WI trip
Message-ID: <001101c5474b$6d001b50$0c01a8c0@PastorAl>
Nathan & I birded portions of Aitkin County & Crex Meadows (Grantsburg, WI)
yesterday.
Highlight, of course, was the Glossy Ibis (second state record?) west of the
town of Aitkin. Unfortunately we "whiffed" on the Hudsonian Godwit (seen
minutes before) and Long-billed Curlew (not seen for a couple of days) in
the area. We did work on our Aitkin County list for a number of hours,
since we had only birded the area in the winter.
We then drove to Crex Meadows (less than two hours away, and only slightly
over an hour from our home in Princeton) to try for the Burrowing Owl. It
had not been seen on Thursday, and we continued the trend during two
different stops. Tough to imagine that bird would hang around the trail to
the leks for long! We did enjoy Sharp-tailed Grouse, Red-necked Grebes, an
American Bittern and an Osprey among more common birds.
Many thanks to Kim Risen for his assistance & recommendations while we were
up nort'!
Nathan & Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
From patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu Fri Apr 22 16:09:35 2005
From: patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu (patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 10:09:35 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [mou] Montana mystery bird
Message-ID: <1507.134.129.73.97.1114182575.squirrel@webmail.ndsu.nodak.edu>
How big is the bird? It's impossible to tell from the photo. The markings
match those of a fully black-eared Bushtit.
Pat
Patrick Beauzay
Department of Entomology
217 Hultz Hall, Bolley Drive
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
701-231-9491
Patrick.Beauzay@ndsu.nodak.edu
From ppedersen6@charter.net Fri Apr 22 17:13:38 2005
From: ppedersen6@charter.net (Paul Pedersen)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:13:38 -0500
Subject: [mou] Cattle Egrets still in Olmsted county
Message-ID: <41djhc$plju0t@mxip09a.cluster1.charter.net>
The group of six Cattle Egrets are still in the general vicinity of where they have been seen for last week or so just southeast of Rochester. This morning they were in a field on the west side of 36th Ave SE just south of the Hwy 52 bridge and near the intersection with 37th St SE.
The Northern Mockingbird was not refound today.
Paul Pedersen
From benzdedrick@hotmail.com Fri Apr 22 18:01:23 2005
From: benzdedrick@hotmail.com (Dedrick Benz)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 17:01:23 +0000
Subject: [mou] Glossy still there, Fri AM.
Message-ID:
Greetings from the Aitkin Public Library.
I observed the Glossy Ibis from 10:30 to 11:00 this morning.
Directions again:
>From the West side of downtown Aitkin, take any street 2 blocks north. Turn
left, and this road will turn into County Road 15. From this point it is
about 2.2 miles to flooded fields on both sides of the road. I had the bird
on the north side of the road.
From benzdedrick@hotmail.com Fri Apr 22 18:11:13 2005
From: benzdedrick@hotmail.com (Dedrick Benz)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 17:11:13 +0000
Subject: [mou] SW Minnesota birds 4/19-4/21
Message-ID:
As I was lollygagging around SW Minnesota, cellphoneless, and happily
ignorant (at the time) of the Glossy Ibis in Aitkin County, I found some fun
stuff:
Tues:
Hills Sewage Ponds:
White-faced Ibis - 1
Great-tailed Grackle - several
Cattle Egret - 1
Willet - 4
Marbled Godwit - 1
Wilson's Phalarope - 4
Wednesday:
NW corner of Lake Benton, Lincoln County:
Cackling Goose - 1
Ross's Goose - 1
Snow Goose - 5
American Avocet - 1
The cackler and the Ross's seemed to bond, being 'runts' of their respective
litters.
Thursday:
Clinton Prairie:
Several Prairie Chickens booming - I have never heard of Prairie Chickens
here, and am curious if they are part of the reintroduction project.
Milan roadside rest along Hwy 7:
Eurasian Collared-Dove - 2 - Observed flying near grain elevators, then
landing in deciduous tree 50 yds S. of roadside rest.
~Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN
From wenelson@mlecmn.net Sat Apr 23 16:58:30 2005
From: wenelson@mlecmn.net (Warren Nelson)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 10:58:30 -0500
Subject: [mou] Update on the Glossy Ibis in Aitkin County
Message-ID: <426A70A6.525899E3@mlecmn.net>
As of this posting, there has not been a confirmed sighting of the
Glossy Ibis since early yesterday afternoon. The bird apparently flew
between 1:00 and 2:00 P.M. There are several cars of birders still out
searching and if it is relocated, I will post it right away. Warren
Nelson
From Mcitsay@aol.com Sat Apr 23 18:49:53 2005
From: Mcitsay@aol.com (Mcitsay@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:49:53 EDT
Subject: [mou] RFI Ibis Sightings, Sat
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Good Afternoon -
Connie and I are interested in any sightings today of the G Ibis. Please
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Thanks, Mark S Citsay & Connie L Osbeck
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From cfagyal@avianphotos.org Sat Apr 23 19:11:34 2005
From: cfagyal@avianphotos.org (Chris Fagyal)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:11:34 -0500
Subject: [mou] Dakota County Birdin'
Message-ID: <426A8FD6.5030608@avianphotos.org>
Went to a few places in Hennepin & Dakota County before the winds really
got fierce. Interesting was a Loggerhead Shrike at 140th St Marsh. I'd
never seen one there before. The Swainson's Hawk that has been hanging
around that area near Cty Rd 42 and Connelly the last few years seems to
be back. Saw it perched and also soaring overhead. The following was
also seen:
140th:
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Swainson's Hawk
Loggerhead Shrike
Vesper Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Amazingly, with great shorebird habitat, there were no shorebirds except
for a few Killdeer. Rather disappointing.
Old Cedar Ave
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Yellow-headed Blackbirds
Swamp Sparrows
Also found the Black-crowned Night-Heron at Roberts Bird Sanctuary in
Hennpin county, and had a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on my way back to the car.
Cheers,
Chris
From Leodwm@aol.com Sat Apr 23 19:41:48 2005
From: Leodwm@aol.com (Leodwm@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 14:41:48 EDT
Subject: [mou] Birding out West (Black-Necked Stilt!)
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My dad and I went birding out in Big Stone County and Lac Qui Parle County at
Salt Lake throughout Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.
At Salt Lake on Wednesday there was:
Dunlin
Greater White-Fronted Goose
Many Waterfowl including: Pintails, Ruddy Ducks, Lesser Scaups, Ring-Necked
Ducks
Western Meadowlarks
Semipalmated Sandpipers
American White Pelicans
Those are the only major ones we saw, no Avocets yet! We looked throughout
the shore and only found flocks of 5 or 6 small shorebirds. Oh! And we spotted a
lone Cattle Egret taking flight in a field of cows on Highway 212
The next morning we went up birding to the potholes in Big Stone County and
spotted in one larger lake:
Western Grebes
Great Blue Herons
Many Waterfowl
(Albino Coot)
and a few other birds. Northern Harriers were soaring over the fields
throughout the three days as well.
We then went up to the Dismal Swamp (Still in Bigstone County) near the
eastern border of the county. The roads were covered in Canada Geese and
Yellow-Headed Blackbirds! We heard a Sora from the reeds and hopped out to be met right
in front of us with an American Bittern that leapt up into the air and dived
into the reeds.
We started to head back to Ortonville where we were staying and decided to
check out small swamps on the way. Then, on road 6, before road 71 we stopped at
a swamp. There were a few ducks on the swamp including a Pintail. We got back
in the car and started to drive when we suddenly stopped and looked out at a
shorebird in the water... The Black-Necked Stilt!
It was a first for us and we were amazed. It stayed in the swamp for at least
a half an hour and then a large truck scared it off.
So, the directions again is in Big Stone County, on road 6, right before road
71 on the northern side of the road.
The last day was amazingly cold, winds were heavy and it was about 40 degrees
F.
It was kind of funny to see all the birds trying to go places in the wind. We
saw a Cormorant just hovering in midair, flapping frantically against the
wind and not moving an inch. There was a Kestrel just barely hanging onto a road
number sign and he kept almost falling off.
There was a large lake on the southern side of the road that contained a
Redhead and a Canvasback side-by-side. We continued up to Artichoke Lake to find
nothing was out in the cold other than some Cormorants and Scaups. We finally
got too cold and decided our excellent trip was over.
Good birding to all!
- Leo WM.
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g Stone County and Lac Qui Parle County at Salt Lake throughout Wednesday, T=
hursday and Friday morning.
At Salt Lake on Wednesday there was:
Dunlin
Greater White-Fronted Goose
Many Waterfowl including: Pintails, Ruddy Ducks, Lesser Scaups, Ring-Necked=20=
Ducks
Western Meadowlarks
Semipalmated Sandpipers
American White Pelicans
Those are the only major ones we saw, no Avocets yet! We looked throughout t=
he shore and only found flocks of 5 or 6 small shorebirds. Oh! And we spotte=
d a lone Cattle Egret taking flight in a field of cows on Highway 212
The next morning we went up birding to the potholes in Big Stone County and=20=
spotted in one larger lake:
Western Grebes
Great Blue Herons
Many Waterfowl
(Albino Coot)
and a few other birds. Northern Harriers were soaring over the fields throug=
hout the three days as well.
We then went up to the Dismal Swamp (Still in Bigstone County) near the east=
ern border of the county. The roads were covered in Canada Geese and Yellow-=
Headed Blackbirds! We heard a Sora from the reeds and hopped out to be met r=
ight in front of us with an American Bittern that leapt up into the air and=20=
dived into the reeds.
We started to head back to Ortonville where we were staying and decided to c=
heck out small swamps on the way. Then, on road 6, before road 71 we stopped=
at a swamp. There were a few ducks on the swamp including a Pintail. We got=
back in the car and started to drive when we suddenly stopped and looked ou=
t at a shorebird in the water... The Black-Necked Stilt!
It was a first for us and we were amazed. It stayed in the swamp for at leas=
t a half an hour and then a large truck scared it off.
So, the directions again is in Big Stone County, on road 6, right before roa=
d 71 on the northern side of the road.
The last day was amazingly cold, winds were heavy and it was about 40 degree=
s F.
It was kind of funny to see all the birds trying to go places in the wind. W=
e saw a Cormorant just hovering in midair, flapping frantically against the=20=
wind and not moving an inch. There was a Kestrel just barely hanging onto a=20=
road number sign and he kept almost falling off.
There was a large lake on the southern side of the road that contained a Red=
head and a Canvasback side-by-side. We continued up to Artichoke Lake to fin=
d nothing was out in the cold other than some Cormorants and Scaups. We fina=
lly got too cold and decided our excellent trip was over.
Good birding to all!
- Leo WM.
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From herbdingmann@astound.net Sat Apr 23 21:25:42 2005
From: herbdingmann@astound.net (Herb Dingmann)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 15:25:42 -0500
Subject: [mou] Greater White-fronted Goose - Sherburne County
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This afternoon around 1:30 I found a Greater White-fronted Goose among a
flock of Canada Geese at the pond located at the corner of CR3 and CR23
in Sherburne County. This intersection is 1 mile south of the Benton
County line and 1.5 miles west of Santiago. The geese were on the
southeastern side of the pond farthest away from the intersection.
Herb Dingmann
St. Cloud
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From Pmegeland@aol.com Sun Apr 24 01:24:46 2005
From: Pmegeland@aol.com (Pmegeland@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:24:46 EDT
Subject: [mou] Glossy Ibis
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William Marengo, Bonnie Mulligan,Charlie Greenman and I looked today for the
GI. It was a no show, apparently last seen at about 1:00 PM on Friday.
Birds were pretty scarce in the cool, windy but clear weather.
We did seen a few birds of note:
7 Snow Buntings on Aiken Co 4(no owls seen)
1 Merlin at the place of the Ibis sighting
1 very large Perigrine Falcon in a field a couple of miles north of the
town of Aiken after sitting there for a little while it flew west.
1 Broadwing Hawk while driving around the county
a number of Kestrals, Harriers, T Vultures, and Bald Eagles.
1 Savanah Sparrow
Paul Egeland
Bloomington
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the GI. It was a no show, apparently last seen at about 1:00 PM on Friday.
Birds were pretty scarce in the cool, windy but clear weather.
We did seen a few birds of note:
7 Snow Buntings on Aiken Co 4(no owls seen)
1 Merlin at the place of the Ibis sighting
1 very large Perigrine Falcon in a field a couple of miles north=20=
of=20
the town of Aiken after sitting there for a little while it flew west.
1 Broadwing Hawk while driving around the county
a number of Kestrals, Harriers, T Vultures, and Bald Eagles.
1 Savanah Sparrow
Paul Egeland
Bloomington
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From jgreen@d.umn.edu Sun Apr 24 02:26:30 2005
From: jgreen@d.umn.edu (John Green)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:26:30 -0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Subject: [mou] St. Louis River in the wind
Message-ID:
This afternoon we birded the St. Louis River from Riverside to Fond du Lac
in a stiff north wind. Best place was at the foot of Boy Scout Landing in
Grary-New Duluth where there were:
19 Tundra Swans,
100+ Canada Geese
Plus a few (1-4 each):
Mallard,
Wood Duck,
American Widgeon ,
Common Goldeneye,
Common Merganser,
Red-breasted Merganser,
Red-necked Grebe,
Double-crested Cormorant
In Spirit Lake there were hundreds of Lesser Scaup and tens of Bufflehead.
Raptors seen: Osprey, Turkey Vulture, Red-tail, Bald Eagle
Almost no passerines. It felt like early March.
Jan and John Green
From smacc@worldnet.att.net Sun Apr 24 02:40:55 2005
From: smacc@worldnet.att.net (CHRIS KURTZ)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:40:55 -0500
Subject: [mou] Coon Rapid Dam
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Steve Mayberry, Charlie Heitzig and his daughter, Ellie, and I birded
the east side of the Coon Rapids dam this morning. Were pleased
to see Blue Birds and Phoebes near the Visitor center, a couple
pair of Blue Wing- and Green-wing teal, a Bald Eagle, and had a
couple pair of Broad-winged Hawks soaring around. The wind was
stiff and the air cold. Aside from a bunch of regulars (Chickadee's,
Nuthatches etc) there were times and places where there was simply no
bird activity at all, especially in the undergrowth.
We had a similar experience later at Eloise Butler Bird Sanctuary,
which got a little eerie.
No kinglets, few sparrows. I hope others were having better
luck.
Chris Kurtz
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From two-jays@att.net Sun Apr 24 04:03:48 2005
From: two-jays@att.net (Jim Williams)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 22:03:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] attention List Moderator
Message-ID: <7ACFB35A-B46D-11D9-9772-000D934C33C2@att.net>
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Helen Tucker"
Date: April 23, 2005 11:35:13 AM CDT
Subject: RE: [mou] Ibis and curlew photos
Please remove Helen Tucker from MOU-net. She is deceased.
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From: mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-admin@cbs.umn.edu]On
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:42 PM
To: MOU Net
Cc: MnBird
Subject: [mou] Ibis and curlew photos
From earlorf@uslink.net Sun Apr 24 04:18:23 2005
From: earlorf@uslink.net (Earl Orf)
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 22:18:23 -0500
Subject: [mou] Northern Parula???
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Today I was at Veterans Memorial Park in Grand Rapids and I heard a song
that sounded to me like a Northern Parula. I even listened to the =
Parula
call on my Thayer's software and it sounded just like what I heard. The
call was coming from high up in some white pine trees, where you might
expect a Parula to be. This seems very early for a Parula. So, I am =
asking
for help from the rest of you. Is there another bird song with that
buzzing, spiraling up sound? Some bird that might more likely be in
northern Minnesota at this time?
=20
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web site www.earlorfphotos.com =20
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Park in Grand =
Rapids and I heard
a song that sounded to me like a Northern =
Parula. I
even listened to the Parula call on my Thayer’s software and it =
sounded
just like what I heard. The call was coming from high up in some =
white
pine trees, where you might expect a Parula to be. This seems very =
early
for a Parula. So, I am asking for help from the rest of you. =
Is
there another bird song with that buzzing, spiraling up sound? =
Some bird
that might more likely be in northern Minnesota at this
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From rhoyme@msn.com Sun Apr 24 06:08:48 2005
From: rhoyme@msn.com (Richard Hoyme)
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:08:48 -0500
Subject: [mou] attention List Moderator
References: <7ACFB35A-B46D-11D9-9772-000D934C33C2@att.net>
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Helen Tucker passed away?
I met her on several of Kim Eckert's Minnesota Birding Weekends and she =
was well liked and a good birder. If I remember correctly, her husband =
passed away a short time ago. She spent much of her time caring for him =
before his passing.
The last time I ran in to her was at one of the Rochester reservoirs =
leading a birding trip for a group of young people, a school I think.
She will be missed.
Rick Hoyme=20
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To: MOU Net=20
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:03 PM
Subject: [mou] attention List Moderator
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>
Date: April 23, 2005 11:35:13 AM CDT
Subject: RE: [mou] Ibis and curlew photos
Please remove Helen Tucker from MOU-net. She is deceased.
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