[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

There were six Eurasian collared-doves on River Road that runs along the Shell Rock River as it meanders through the city of Glenville. Here in Hartland, a redpoll has fallen in with a gang of siskins and flinches devouring seed in my yard. Al Batt Freeborn County **One

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

A Virginia rail was calling along the Blazing Star Trail in Albert Lea this afternoon. A cool sound on a splendid day. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Freeborn County

Pair of cattle egrets on SE edge of Albert Lea. A lovely sight on a day that blew the whiskers off my face. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Emptying the Skies A magazine article

places in which hunting is permitted. Tells about the work of Anna Giordano, an activist who helped suppress the poaching of honey buzzards at the Strait of Messina. Describes eating ambelopoulia at a restaurant in Cyprus. Briefly discusses the life and beliefs of St. Francis of Assisi.

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

Collared-Doves in the same area. The church does not have a lutefisk feed so perhaps the titmouse will persist. That is my hope. I wish you all euphoric avian quests, Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County--long

birds about town in Ellendale. There are so many Eurasian Collared-Doves around that I predict that one of our local high schools will change its team's nickname to the fighting Eurasian Collared-Doves. Al Batt Your Hartland correspondent Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

I hit the road at the right time yesterday. A pleasant journey across parts of Freeborn County and Waseca County produced more looks at Horned Lark flocks than automobiles. I am gratified by small gifts. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] No sightings but worth seeing

ssen is an avid birder and teacher, and the president of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Bell Museum will be bringing out its exceptionally rare Ivory-billed woodpecker specimen to be displayed for this event!!! Al Batt Your Hartland correspondent Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Bluebird Expo

or 507-210-0961. Your Hartland correspondent, Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

by to let me have a look. Let the lovely music of the morning chorus begin! Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

Purple martin here on April 3. It was welcomed with open eyes. Vesper sparrow songs this morning. "Here, here, there, there, everybody down the hill." Pleasant birding. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arch

[mou-net] Live from Freeeborn County

As I left for work yesterday, a summer tanager flew into my feeders. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] From here and there

Summer tanager north of Easton in Faribault County. Canada goose goslings galore. Pair of Caspian terns flying over Geneva Lake in Freeborn County. Bad weather made for great warbling on Saturday. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Ghost Bird

"Lord God Bird." Admission is free to University of Minnesota students with ID, $5 for Bell Museum and The Film Society members, and $8 for general public. Event details are found at _http://www.bellmuseum.org/_ (http://www.bellmuseum.org/) Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Live and dead

Northern Shrike on west side of Janesville. Dead Trumpeter Swan south of Twin Lakes. Great fun at Mankato CBC. My thanks to Merrill and Karen Frydendall for being the compilers. Merry Christmas, Al Batt Your Hartland correspondent Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Freeborn County Snowy Owls and a dove in Redwood County

first two sightings are likely of the same owl. Redwood County Eurasian Collared-doveCity of Milroy Al Batt Hedwig Haven Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Prairie Chicken Festival

your grouse on! Al Batt Your Hartland corespondent Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] A birder in the news

An interesting article about a Mason City, Iowa birder, Paul Hertzel--a good guy. _http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2008/12/29/news/local/doc49582c359f5c710 1928034.txt_ (http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2008/12/29/news/local/doc49582c359f5c7101928034.txt) Al Batt Hartland

[mou-net] A half-redbird

Here's a story about a bird that is never without a date on a Friday night. _http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2009/01/08/news/local/doc4965657a5e2395027800 49.txt?sPos=1_ (http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2009/01/08/news/local/doc4965657a5e239502780049.txt?sPos=1) Al Batt Hartlan

[mou-net] Snowy Owl in Mower County

A friend reports a Snowy Owl seen on Thursday, 1/22, near Sargeant in Mower County. It was perched on a utility pole a half mile north of 290th St on 640th Ave. Al Batt Hartland, MN William Blake wrote, "The crow wished everything was black, the owl, that everything was

[mou-net] The Sax-Zim Winter Birding Festival

mustard stains already on them so that we don't have to do that part ourselves. My thanks to everyone involved with The Sax-Zim Winter Birding Festival for making me one happy birder. There is nothing like having a Boreal Chickadee three feet away from me to drive away those winter blahs

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

A small contingent of Rusty Blackbirds spent a short time in my yard yesterday. They were just the ticket to help me in my efforts to overcome an addiction to looking for black ice. Al Batt Here in Hartland **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps

[mou-net] No bird sightings to report, but kids galore

ooky later, but I've already been well paid for the time spent with wonderful young people. Take a kid birding. Better yet, take a bunch of them birding. Al Batt Hartland **Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

brought a brilliance that dwarfed the price of the seed and feeders. This is the best day of the year until tomorrow comes. I'm glad to be on the planet. Al Batt Hartland Storyteller "Never let a kind word go unsaid." _http://albatt.net/_ (http://albatt.net/) **Re

[mou-net] Live From Freebonr County

Summer Tanager visiting backyard feeder in Albert Lea. If anyone would like to see it, please let me know and I will pass along the homeowner's phone number. May happiness be your shadow, Al Al Batt _http://albatt.net/_ (http://albatt.net/) "No kind act is ev

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn COunty

A Eurasian Collared-dove in a backyard near the Lutheran Church in Emmons and one in my yard in rural Hartland today. They are expanding from our grain elevators to our yards. Al Batt _http://albatt.net/_ (http://albatt.net/) "No kind act is ever wasted." **Remembe

[mou-net] Freeborn/Waseca

A Eurasian Collared-Dove on wire near the grain elevator in the city of Clarks Grove in Freeborn County. A first spring Summer Tanager at a feeding station south of Waseca in Waseca County. Al Batt Storyteller "Never let a kind word go unsaid." _http://albatt.n

[mou-net] Live From Freeborn County

A meadowlark is dining on the ground under a feeder in the fine city of Hartland in Freeborn County. Perhaps it is a harbinger of a weakening winter--or not. Al Batt Storyteller "Never let a kind word go unsaid." _http://albatt.net/_ (http://albatt.net/) Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Listing Question

pt by others. I would rather show a bird to someone who could add it to his or her list than to add a tick to any list I might keep. A lifer for anyone is a kick. A joy shared is a joy squared. May happiness be your shadow, Al Al Batt Storyteller "Never let a kind word go unsa

[mou] UMNnews: Evidence at last for the mysterious disappearance of the herons

Interesting article Title: Evidence at last for the mysterious disappearance of the herons For years, the disappearance of herons at Lake Peltier in Lino Lakes has mystified the scientists trying to save them. In response to scientific and public concern, the Minnesota Department of Natural Reso

[mou-net] Obituary | Merrill Jean Frydendall of Mankato, Minnesota | Mankato Mortuary

Merrill was one of my heroes. https://www.mankatomortuary.com/obituary/merrill-frydendall Al Batt “Do something wild today. Look at a bird.” — Al Batt General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in Freeborn County

Batt “Do something wild today. Look at a bird.” — Al Batt General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and

[mou-net] White-faced Ibises

 Your one-stop destination to eat, golf and bird. A flock of ibises at the pond at Green Lea Golf Course in Albert Lea, Freeborn County. It’s a birdy wetland. Stop at the pro shop and a kind person will tell you where to go. It’s about a 400-yard walk or drive from the clubhouse. Al Batt

[mou-net] Summer Tanager

There is a first spring male Summer Tanager in my yard. I’ve thanked him for brightening my day. Al Batt Freeborn County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU

[mou-net] Carolina wren/varied thrush

The Carolina wren in Albert Lea and the varied thrush in Madelia that were reported in January are still present. If anyone would like more information as to locations, please let me know. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Summer tanager in Freeborn County

pples. A lone barn swallow was seen before the snow hit. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Former MOU President dies

http://www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com/obituary/William-Bill-Bryson/Alden-MN/1402188#sthash.1tWCT5z4 Read William "Bill" Bryson's obituary/death notice, funeral and memorial service information. View images and share memories/condolences for William "Bill" Bryson

[mou-net] Oops

My apologies. Column sent by mistake. I've removed MOU from my address book to prevent this from happening again. Al Batt Official doofus of Hartland

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

I was unable to relocate. Rough-legged Hawks at Myre-Big Island State Park. Incredibly lovely birds. The lone cafe in Hartland closed its doors. Hysteria reigns. Al Batt Your Hartland correspondent Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

[mou-net] For anyone who might remember Charles Flugum

ten attend national cookie cutter conventions. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] The Albert Lea CBC

Is, as far as I am aware, in need of a compiler. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Flickers and honeysuckle berries. No sightings.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2016/10/12/woodpeckers-dyed-red-by-introduced-plants/#daa75e2bb63c Al Batt Hartland, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] It is with sorrow that I note the passing of Ken Perry

http://www.nelson-doran.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2080576 Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] You might be a Red-necked Grebe if...

locations near Albert Lea and at the Straight River Marsh in Steele County. A Common Gallinule had been reported along State Line Lake, but I was unable to locate it. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse In Freeborn County

A photogenic Tufted Titmouse graces my yard’s feeders. I gaze at it admiringly. Al Batt “If you judge people, you don't have time to love them.”--Mother Teresa http://twitter.com/batt_allen Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

[mou-net] Ken Vail

know, one never can tell where the next lifer will appear.” Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night Herons in Freeborn County

Two birds at the corner of W. Richway Drive and Martin Road in Albert Lea along the channel. Can be seen from sidewalk of bridge. Al Batt 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, the MOU

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 25 Mar 2022 to 26 Mar 2022 (#2022-43)

Knowing Elizabeth has been a blessing I’ve counted often. I am so sorry, Tom. Al Batt > On Mar 27, 2022, at 12:00 AM, MOU-NET automatic digest system > wrote: > > There are 3 messages totaling 250 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. Elizabeth Bell

[mou-net] Nels Thompson

Nels Thompson of Owatonna has died. He was a good birder, a fine friend and a great man. https://www.michaelsonfuneral.com/obituaries/Nels--F-Thompson?obId=25279981 Al Batt General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu