[mou-net] Salem Avenue (Carver Co.)

2010-08-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
mated Sandpiper Semipalmated Plover Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (1 seen very briefly on sod farm fairly close to the road; never returned) Some shorebirds, including the BBSA, started flying eastward. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis ...in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co

[mou-net] Wisconsin Point (Douglas Co., WI) birds

2010-09-19 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
x27;s Gull, Red-necked Grebe, Common Loon, Bonaparte's Gulls and TWO immature SABINE'S GULLS." Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI 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] Common Ground Dove -- NO

2010-10-22 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
arrow, and an Orange-crowned Warbler as well as numerous Eastern Bluebirds and the usual suspects. Some walkers mentioned seeing a "small hawk" just before I arrived, which I assume was that Sharp-shinned Hawk. It was good to be out in this fine weather in this fine state. Good birding!

[mou-net] Cackling Goose (Hennepin Co.)

2010-10-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
dust bath (very fun to watch), and other expected migrants (i.e. Fox Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Golden-crowned Kinglet.) Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI ...in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. for the weekend Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

Re: [mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog today + Ramsey Co. AMKE

2010-12-29 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
on the west side of Shoreview. Based on what reports I've seen and what I've personally seen this winter, it appears that there are higher numbers overwintering here than what is typical. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis confirmed overwinterer in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. On Tue, Dec 28, 2010

[mou-net] Am. Black Ducks (Hennepin Co.)

2011-01-05 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
uglas Drive, and north of the railroad tracks that cross Douglas Drive. The pond is on the west side of Douglas Drive. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI... ...but overwintering in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] NO Phainopepla (Anoka Co.)

2011-05-19 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
pples. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. for a few days 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] O-S Flycatchers (Hennepin Co.)

2011-08-26 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
rsity are poor. I found 11 species yesterday in Golden Valley, with Wilson's Warbler being the most common and abundant. I've encountered almost no migrating vireos, tanagers, etc. I have had no trouble finding Empidonax flycatcher species, however. Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis &l

[mou-net] SUTA, WEGR, HADU (Washington and Hennepin Counties)

2011-11-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
lhoun (Hennepin County.) The only grebe posts I've seen for that lake are of Horned Grebes, so if anyone sees them, please let us all know. Happy Thanksgiving...and good birdin'-- Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBE

Re: [mou-net] Long-tailed Duck

2011-11-26 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
A friend and I looked on Lake Calhoun from 11am-noon today and we did NOT see the Long-tailed Duck. We drove around the whole lake. We did see the two Common Loons and a Horned Grebe. Please post if someone sees the bird again. Thanks, and good birding-- Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI On Sat

[mou-net] L-T Duck (Hennepin Co.)

2011-11-27 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
I was finally able to see the Long-tailed Duck on the SW corner of Lake Calhoun (in Minneapolis) today from 12-12:30pm. It was actively diving south and east of the floating dock structure. I was able to get some great views. Good birdin', Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI Join or

[mou-net] GWFG, Sparrows, etc. (Hennepin Co.)

2012-03-21 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
but given the weather conditions, I suspect that they should be here any day now... Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Flycatchers, Robert's Bird Sanctuary and Theodore Wirth updates

2012-05-27 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
t to relocate some of the recently-seen "good" birds. I didn't hear nor see any. I ran into two other birders who also came up empty-handed. I also drove over to the Theodore Wirth volleyball court area to check out the shorebird mudflats, only to find 2 Spotted Sandpipers and one K

[mou-net] Nesting Dickcissel, migrant M. Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2012-08-05 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
. It was giving its descending nasal chatter. I have been unable to find any good recordings of the call notes online, so anyone with more experience with these species can help me out. E-mail me off-channel for directions to any of the previously-mentioned sites. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis G

[mou-net] Shorebirds (McLeod and Wright Counties)

2012-08-07 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
27;s Gulls, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Trumpeter Swans were also observed in Wright and Hennepin Counties. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.ed

[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrow (Hennepin Co.)

2012-08-12 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
gn of the birds. Last night I saw a Black-crowned Night Heron at the Louisiana/Laurel Avenue pond (farthest west pond). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] L. Bittern, S. Thrushes (Hennepin Co.)--8/13

2012-08-16 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ILLOW FLYCATCHER was heard giving the "wit" call near the dock. 2 SWAINSON'S THRUSH were seen from the parking lot as well. The group also got great looks at MARSH WREN, SORA (~3-4 birds), and VIRGINIA RAIL (1-2 birds). Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis now back in Wisconsin again Join or

[mou-net] WWDO & SNOW Updates (Dakota and Hennepin Counties)

2009-12-22 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
. We also checked the MSP Airport in Bloomington (Hennepin Co.) for the previously reported Snowy Owl at 10am. We did not find him, neither. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arc

[mou-net] Swamp Sparrow (Hennepin Co.)

2010-03-27 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
spotting scope) and there's easy access almost all the way around. There was lots of passerines singing today. Yesterday, one of the neighborhood Cooper's Hawks was doing his display flight. Good Minnesota birding! Alyssa DeRubeis ...last day in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Jo

[mou-net] probable Yellow-billed Loon (Hennepin Co.)

2022-12-03 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Sent from my iPhone 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 distan

Re: [mou-net] probable Yellow-billed Loon (Hennepin Co.)

2022-12-04 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Update for this morning: Despite lots of open water yesterday, most of Lake Bde Maka Ska froze over night. Birders on site now have not seen the loon. I’ll send out an email if anyone spots it. Alyssa DeRubeis Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2022, at 3:07 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis wr

[mou-net] Swainson’s Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2023-04-29 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Jeremy Cushman photographed a Swainson’s Warbler at Arden Park (Edina). He said he was looking at it “right now” 35 minutes ago. I have no other details. Good luck folks!! Alyssa DeRubeis sadly not in Hennepin Co., but rather Montreal, QC General information and guidelines for posting

Re: [mou-net] Swainson’s Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2023-04-30 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Sunday morning update: Most recent update I have is that it was spotted about an hour ago at this spot, disappearing for periods of time in the brush pile and getting chased around by other birds: 44.908635,-93.335741 Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at

[mou-net] Worm-eating Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2023-05-02 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
4”: 44.8475247, -93.2301360. I got this info from a couple places: eBird and the Minnesota County Listers Facebook group. These two spots are usually where I get all my rarity updates. Good luck and good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, Quebec (feel free to send any of your warbler rarities

Re: [mou-net] Worm-eating Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2023-05-03 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
-of-birding-ethics/ I hope this can be a good learning lesson for us, and I also hope that this tape didn’t scare off the Worm-eating Warbler for good (a real possibility). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, Quebec (where I’m still waiting on those warblers you said you’d send me…) >

[mou-net] Hermit Warbler (St. Louis Co.)

2023-05-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
(positive and negative), please reply to this thread (hit “Reply All” so it’s not only me receiving the email). Thanks and good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis still waiting on that Swainson’s Warbler you promised me in Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Hermit Warbler (Ramsey Co.)

2023-05-10 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
-pP_rmvML0&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone 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, prac

[mou-net] Lazuli Bunting (Ramsey Co.)

2023-05-11 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Dana Sterner photographed a Lazuli Bunting at Sucker Lake this morning: (45.0687326, -93.0993157). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Buntingless in Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Tufted Duck (St. Louis Co.)

2023-05-12 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
! Alyssa DeRubeis trying hard to keep up with y’all’s rarities from afar, in Montreal, Quebec Sent from my iPhone 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

Re: [mou-net] Lazuli Bunting (Ramsey Co.)

2023-05-12 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Update: No one else has seen the bird besides from the initial observation, despite multiple attempts. Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > Dana Sterner photographed a Lazuli Bunting at Sucker Lake thi

[mou-net] Reeve (Stearns Co.)

2023-05-13 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
fly elsewhere, like it did this morning, but hopefully it sticks around.) Good luck! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the

[mou-net] belated report: Prairie Warbler (Ramsey Co.)

2023-05-20 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
around for others to enjoy. Happy spring migration y’all! Alyssa DeRubeis …somewhere between Cape May NJ and Portland ME… Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the

[mou-net] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Washington Co.)

2023-05-28 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
and perching on top of young poplars. Visible right from the trail most of the time.” Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, Quebec Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Ross’s Gull (Douglas Co., Wisconsin)

2023-05-31 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ago a Bald Eagle spooked all the gulls. Hopefully it comes back, and hopefully it drifts into the Minnesota side! Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, Quebec General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Limpkin (Wantonwan Co.)

2023-06-05 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
one has heard it vocalize to my knowledge. Happy summer birding! Alyssa DeRubeis out in the woods near Montreal, QC 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] Crested Caracara (Lake Co.)

2023-06-09 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
else, isn’t it? Good luck! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, Quebec 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] Swallow-tailed Kite (Washington Co.)

2023-08-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Montreal, QC Sent from my iPhone 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] NO Nelson's Sparrow, etc. (Hennepin Co.)

2012-10-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
trip. Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis temporarily Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Carolina Wren (Houston Co.)

2012-11-10 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Common Mergansers and Redhead. Also present were Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Red-winged Blackbird. 2-3 Tufted Titmice and a Brown Creeper were present in Vernon County, WI. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Hoary Redpoll (Hennepin Co.)

2012-11-24 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ea, hundreds of Canada Geese, and a pair of scaup (species unknown) on Lake Sylvan. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Gulls (Hennepin Co.)

2012-12-22 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
irdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co., for the winter holidays Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Gulls (Hennepin Co.)

2012-12-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
gulls were on the southeast side of the lake. And to correct my observations from yesterday, the gulls were originally at the northwest end before being scared by the Bald Eagle, then they flew to the east shore. I had gotten my directions mixed up. Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden V

[mou-net] Red Crossbill (Hennepin Co.)

2012-12-28 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. for the time being... 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] Sax-Zim Bog (St. Louis Co.)

2012-12-30 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Grosbeak: Flock of ~20 birds at the Blue Spruce Road bird feeders at noon *Boreal Chickadee: 1-2 birds present at the Admiral Road feeders around 9:30am More expected birds included Pine Grosbeak, Gray Jay, Common Redpoll, Common Raven, Great Horned Owl, and Bald Eagle. Good birding! Alyssa

[mou-net] Snowy Owl (Ramsey Co?), brief St. Louis/Lake Co report

2013-02-17 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
od birding! Alyssa DeRubeis originally from Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] NO T. Solitaire (Hennepin Co.)

2013-03-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
w the Peregrine Falcon on the west side of the Colonade Building in Golden Valley (Hennepin Co.). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Merlin, Flycatchers, etc. (Hennepin County)

2013-08-30 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Thrush (1) and Blue-headed Vireo (1) Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis temporarily in Golden Valley, Hennepin County 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] NO Ross's Goose (Hennepin Co.)

2013-10-25 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
od birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Summer Tanager (Kanabec County)

2013-11-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Summer Tanager update

2013-11-08 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ecent.pl. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Ross's Goose (Hennepin Co.)

2013-11-16 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
I tried for the Hopkins Ross's Goose four times last month. It was nice to see this one on my first try! Thanks Claudia for reporting. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.

[mou-net] Long-tailed Duck, etc. (Hennepin Co.)

2013-11-22 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
e southern part of the pond. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Hennepin, Dakota Counties

2013-12-03 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] late Sandhill Crane report (Hennepin Co.)

2013-12-17 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Duck, Brown Creeper, and Red-breasted Nuthatch). Good birdin', Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] No T. Solitaire or Snowy Owl (Hennepin Co.)

2013-12-27 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
94/94 interchange, and we looked there as well while we drove by at 70 mph.) We found neither bird while we were birding between 10:15am and 1:30pm today. I thought I would share since I have heard of no updates after their original posts. Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co.

[mou-net] Snowy Owls (Dakota County)

2014-01-05 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
were those of birders. I spoke with a lady earlier in the afternoon, saying that there was at least one owl spotted in the morning, but generally the birds were less detectable today. Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.ed

[mou-net] N. Hawk Owl (McLeod Co.)

2014-01-13 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
e owl were from 10:30-11am; then we lost it for about half an hour until we found it right by 22517 again. One to two other cars were viewing the bird when we left around 12pm. Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz

2014-03-01 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
rmation to birders who don't read these list-serve posts. While I'll be in Iowa this spring, I'll be close to the MN border and will be sure to send plenty of Rusty Blackbirds your way! Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis a few more days in Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-

[mou-net] first day of Rusty Blackbird surveying

2014-03-15 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
I copy and pasted below. Otherwise, good RUBL'ing! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA The Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz is taking place between March 15 and April 15 in Minnesota. While much research has been done on its boreal breeding grounds, biologists know little about its migratory habi

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird Survey Update

2014-03-29 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
on how to report them to eBird, visit http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/migration-blitz/. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you for those who have put effort forward, and good (Rusty Black)birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz Min

[mou-net] Golden Eagle (Hennepin Co.)

2014-04-05 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Blue Heron (2), Northern Harrier (1), Rough-legged Hawk (1), Sandhill Crane (2-4), American Kestrel (2), Barred Owl (2), Eastern Phoebe (1), Hermit Thrush (2), and Eastern Meadowlark (3). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] E. Wigeon (Dakota Co.), T. Solitaire (Renville Co.)

2014-04-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
OU website, a male Eurasian Wigeon was photographed yesterday in Dakota County, and a Townsend's Solitaire was also photographed yesterday in Renville County. See here: http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=rare. Good birdin', Alyssa DeRubeis Join or Leave mou-net: http://list

[mou-net] RFI: W-W Scoter (Hennepin Co.)

2014-04-08 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
or me. If I try for the scoter tomorrow evening or the next day, I'll post my results. Thanks! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA 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] W-W Scoter continues (Hennepin Co.)

2014-04-09 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ked a couple of Golden Valley (also Hennepin Co.) ponds this evening in hopes of spotting a Black-crowned Night Heron. I didn't find one, but there were 5 Great Egrets sporting their lovely breeding plumage. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lis

[mou-net] MN's Rusty Blackbird Survey

2014-04-15 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
with me, feel free to shoot me an e-mail. You may find the official spring blitz website helpful as well: http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/migration-blitz/. Thanks for all of your effort! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] No W-W Scoters (Hennepin Co.)

2014-04-29 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
present. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA 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] Rusty Blackbird sightings wanted

2014-04-30 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
various Facebook pages. The winning state will be awarded a lovely Rusty Blackbird carving, courtesy of Bruce Ankeny. As always, PLEASE let me know if you have any questions whatsoever. Thank you for all of your effort! Alyssa DeRubeis Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz Minnesota State Co

[mou-net] Willet (Washington Co.)

2014-05-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
s spring I have learned of a bird sighting through the photos on the MOU homepage. It may be worth a look every now and again. Good birdin', Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA 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] 16 warbler spp., etc. (southwestern MN)

2014-05-07 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
warbler species (i.e. Blackburnian, Black-throated Green), Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Ammodramus sparrow spp., and Savannah Sparrow. All in all, it was a fine day to be out birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] No Whimbrel (Rice County)

2014-05-10 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
I tried for the Whimbrel reported earlier today in Morristown, Rice County. I watched the wetland and surrounding corn stubble for ten minutes around dusk and only saw a pair of Blue-winged Teal. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] White-faced Ibises--yes, plus other birds (Sherburne Co.)

2014-05-11 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ing birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Lake Mills, IA 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] Summer Tanagers (Scott and Fillmore Counties), Eurasian Wigeon (St. Louis Co.)

2014-05-12 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
You can learn more about these two birds here: http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl. The photos are the first ones below the Blue Earth County Summer Tanager. You'll also see yet another report of a Eurasian Wigeon, which was seen on May 10 but not on May 11. Good spring birdin'! Alyss

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird Survey results

2014-05-26 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
u have any questions. Thanks to all who participated, and good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Stevens Point, WI 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] Warblers (Scott Co.), Hennepin Co. birds

2014-06-10 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
birding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] NO Yellow-throated Warbler (Dodge Co.)

2014-06-11 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ellow-bellied Sapsucker and a family of Barred Owls at the cemetery. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Sparrows and more (Hennepin Co.)

2014-06-13 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
owlark (2), Red-shouldered Hawk (1), Yellow-headed Blackbird (2), Vesper Sparrow (1), and Wood Thrush (3). To find a map, click on the Summer Map from this website: http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/crow-hassan-park.aspx. The area west of the entrance is the area I'm talking about. G

[mou-net] Wood Stork--yes and details

2014-08-01 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ore, the bird was very active and appeared quite healthy. Photos were obtained by several birders. Other birds in the area included Black Tern (1-2) and Sandhill Crane (2). Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley (Hennepin Co.) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Least Bitterns (Hennepin Co.)

2014-08-11 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
they would consume it and duck back into the cattails briefly before returning 5-10 feet further down the "shore." Good birdin'! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] advertising in Minnesota Birding magazine

2014-09-14 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
ave a magazine with colored pages again, like how the format was several years ago. Thank you, Alyssa DeRubeis MOU Minnesota Birding Co-editor Huntsville, AR 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] RFI: Common Eider

2014-11-25 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
To the best of my knowledge, the Duluth Common Eider was last seen on November 23rd. Have any been seen since then? Thanks, Alyssa DeRubeis 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] P. Loon, C. Eider, and G-C Sparrow (St. Louis Co.)

2014-11-26 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
h. The loon was seen north and south of the condos. I have photos, one of which I may put up on the MOU website. Thank you everyone for keeping us all updated on these rarities, and especially to Jeff Newman and Karl Bardon for finding them! Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Vall

[mou-net] Long-eared Owl (Hennepin Co.)

2014-12-28 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
much ground yet to cover. It's a big park with many owl roost-worthy red cedars. Other birds included Northern Shrike (2), Northern Flicker (1), and many Trumpeter Swans. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?

[mou-net] Carolina Wrens (Hennepin Co.) eBird report

2015-02-17 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Apparently there were two Carolina Wrens coming to a feeder in Greenwood (Hennepin County) on February 15. Those are all the details I have from the Rare eBird Alert e-mail I received. Maybe someone else can shed light on the sighting... Good birding, Alyssa DeRubeis Huntsville, AR (where

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird Survey starts soon

2015-03-01 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
on't read these list-serve posts. I have a flyer that I can e-mail you to distribute if you so wish. Although I'll be in Arkansas this spring, I'll try my best to send plenty of Rusty Blackbirds your way! Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Huntsville, AR Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird survey starts today

2015-03-15 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
tly, I ask that you pass along the blitz information to birders who don't read these list-serve posts. I have a flyer that I can e-mail you to distribute if you so wish. Thank you, and good luck on your Rusty Blackbird searches! Alyssa DeRubeis Huntsville, AR Join or Leave mou-net: h

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird survey ends Wednesday

2015-04-11 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
rtant as actually finding them! Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions and comments about eBird or Rusty Blackbirds. Good luck Rusty Blackbirding! Alyssa DeRubeis Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz Minnesota co-coordinator Huntsville, AR Join or Leave mou-net: http://l

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird survey ends today

2015-04-15 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
greatly appreciates all Rusty Blackbird-related sightings on eBird! Next year will be the last year for RBSMB, so we'll be looking for your help again. As always, feel free to ask questions. Thanks ya'll! Alyssa DeRubeis Huntsville, AR Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/

[mou-net] Ruff update, Cerulean Warbler, etc. (Hennepin Co.)

2015-05-10 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
have another report of a Cerulean Warbler that was heard singing at Westwood Hills Nature Center (St. Louis Park) yesterday. It was on/along the highest hill in the Basswood/Maple trail. We hope to try for it tomorrow and will report if we have luck. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis temporarily in Golden V

[mou-net] Kentucky Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

2015-05-16 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
tely. Good luck and good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Anchorage, AK 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] Clark's Nutcracker, more info (Winona Co.)

2015-09-24 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
the day, but there were about 1-2 cars every five minutes, so it still gets used regularly. I want to thank the homeowners for their hospitality, Dedrick for sharing about the bird, and to Curt Rawn and Alan Stankevitz for giving good directions and keeping us updated on the bird. Thanks,

[mou-net] Mar/Apr issue of MN Birding deadline

2016-01-22 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Hello all, If there are any items you would like to add to the March/April calendar in the next Minnesota Birding newsletter, please send me the date, time, location, and brief description/fees (if applicable) to me (off-channel) in the next week or two. Thank you! Alyssa DeRubeis Minnesota

[mou-net] MOU Mar/Apr Newsletter availalble

2016-02-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
rds, Red-winged Blackbirds, and more...so they'll be up in Minnesota before too long! Alyssa DeRubeis Minnesota Birding editor Madison, WI 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] Rusty Blackbird Blitz starts soon

2016-03-01 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
her resource sheets at my disposal to give to you. The Minnesota co-coordinators are open to such requests plus questions and comments. Send an e-mail to Alyssa DeRubeis (alderub...@gmail.com) or Brittney Yohannes ( brittneylarso...@gmail.com), or if you're in the southeast region of the st

[mou-net] Mountain Bluebird, male (Town of Clearwater, Sherburne Co.)

2016-03-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
today to my knowledge. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Madison, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Mountain Bluebird, male (Town of Clearwater, Sherburne Co.)

2016-03-06 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
I just got word that the Mountain Bluebird was seen again this morning (3/6/2016) at the same location. On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 12:12 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > This has been a hit on Facebook and eBird, but apparently not this > list-serve. I have not seen the bird, but you can find i

[mou-net] Conservation Biology Research Spotlight Fundraiser at the U

2016-03-20 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
feel would be interested in the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IzrMOi6kzhG61ZqiAcYl5At7YSj_vHFe5AKrVShmYf0/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link If you have questions about the event please feel free to email Brittney Yohannes at lars4...@umn.edu. Thanks, Alyssa DeRubeis Mad

[mou-net] Events for MN Birding Calendar

2016-03-23 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
cost). Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks! Alyssa DeRubeis Minnesota Birding editor Madison, WI 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] W-W Crossbills, Sherburne NWR

2016-03-25 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Valley (Hennepin County) and encountered little bird activity. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Mountain Bluebird continues (Sherburne Co.)

2016-03-26 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
able to pick it out. Other birds between Island View and Crow-Hassan PR (Hennepin Co.): first-of-the-year Yellow-rumped Warbler (1), plus other standard fare like Golden-crowned Kinglets, Northern Flicker, Brown Creeper, Northern Harrier, Eastern Meadowlark, etc. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird blitz update

2016-04-08 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
gh it seems like Rusty migration has been temporarily stalled by cold weather. So keep on reporting them regardless of the deadline--more could be coming in later this year! Thanks, and happy blitzing! Alyssa DeRubeis (who still hasn't seen a Rusty Blackbird this spring) Rusty Blackbird Spri

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