[mou-net] MNDNR and UM study neonicotinoid treated seeds on birds--- MPR

Last week the DNR released a study that found the majority of deer spleens in the state had amounts of neonics. The USEPA continues to "study" the enviro and wildlife effects of neonics on pollinators and non-target insects and birds. "Under federal pesticide regulations, the reporting thresholds

Re: [mou-net] MNDNR and UM study neonicotinoid treated seeds on birds--- MPR

Thank you for sharing that information. I saw that in the Star and Tribune as well. It's so disturbing that these toxic chemicals are still allowed to wreak havoc on our wildlife. Hopefully the new administration can push forward a ban on neonicotinoids, it's long overdue. Paul Worwa Chanhassen

[mou-net] FOS Grant County

American Robin Yesterday’s flyovers included Canada, Cackling and Greater White Fronted Geese Charlene Nelson Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, t

[mou-net] Northern Harrier, Hennepin County

This morning Maureen & I hiked a portion of Elm Creek Park's North Loop bike trail.  We were fortunate to see 2 FOY species: Red-winged Blackbird - 2 singing from the cattails plus a flyover flock of ~10 Northern Harrier - a male, circling and moving northward at a low level over the marsh on

Re: [mou-net] Northern Harrier, Hennepin County

Just got back from trip Mpls-Nelson-Wabasha-Mpls in search of eagles. Score: Wisconsin side: 12, mostly in Maiden Rock area Score: Minnesota Side: About 40, about 7-8 at Wabasha; over 30 just north of Reed's Landing, easily visible from turn-off of 61N about 1/2 mile N of Reed's Landing exits.