[mou] Varied Thrush

2005-01-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
camera so they will not be the quality of the posted photo but should be fairly good as I got pretty close. I will post again after I have looked at the photos and will email them to anyone interested. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net

[mou] Varied Thrush photos

2005-01-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
someone who is willing to post them on the MOU site, that is fine, too. I am not officially on this list so I do not have access to all the features. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Roseville, MN

[mou] Southern Pine County GGOs

2005-01-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
southern part of the county. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net

[mou-net] baby geese

2010-04-29 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Saw a batch of newly hatched Canada geese scuttling across County Road C near Victoria in Roseville, Ramsey County this afternoon. Traffic stopped to let them pass safely. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] hummingbird nest cam

2010-05-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Live cam of Allens Hummingbird nest: http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/hummingbird-nest-cam.html This is located in California. Gail 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] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2010-06-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
anada geese and wood ducks. When I was heading back toward 694 on Rice along the far north end of the small lake, a black tern flew right over the car. Gail Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais today (Sunday, 7/11)

2010-07-11 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The pelicans are flying in to the west part of Lake Vadnais. There were well over 100 and more coming in all the time. There are still a lot of cormorants and we saw 7 trumpeter swans along the north end of the smaller west lake. We did not see the loons today but saw quite a few great blue hero

[mou-net] Black tern/Lake Vadnais

2010-07-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
small handful of yellow warblers. Gail Wieberdink 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] hunting of cranes

2010-07-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here is a link to a poll regarding the hunting of sandhill cranes. http://outdoornews.com/minnesota/ Right now the poll is showing many in favor. Gail 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] article from Audubon MN

2010-07-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I got this from the Audubon page on Facebook: http://mn.audubon.org/news-events/audubon-minnesota-blasts-dnr-handling-crane-hunt Probably falling on deaf ears, though. Gail Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2010-08-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
egrets have started landing in the reeds along the shore on that side as well. It was quite a sight to see. There are also great blue herons and gulls in the mix. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] pelican video

2010-08-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I posted a short video of some of the pelicans fishing on Lake Vadnais: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf3rxnb8UvM Gail 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] Schaar's Bluff

2010-09-15 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw a palm warbler and a yellow rump at the main entrance to Schaar's Bluff around mid-afternoon today. (First of fall season for both.) Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2010-10-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The numbers of trumpeter swans on Lake Vadnais are increasing -- there were 8 there today. Only about 8-10 cormorants remain, 1 pied-billed grebe, 2 wood ducks, and 30 or so mallards. There was nothing at all on Lake Gervais. Gail Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Townsend Solitaire Lake Vadnais

2010-11-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw a Townsend Solitaire at Lake Vadnais this morning.  The bird was in the trees along the Vadnais side of the road just before the long line of junipers on the left side of the road past the end of the smaller west lake.  There were still the large numbers of ring-necks but we saw no gol

Re: [mou-net] Unusual locations

2011-01-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Airlines down south to another re-hab center where he stayed till his feathers grew back and he was then released. It was a very satisfactory ending for all concerned, especially the Sora. Gail Gail Wieberdink Roseville, MN Ramsey County - "Pastor Al Schirmacher" wrote:

[mou-net] Carlos Avery question

2011-02-03 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Has anyone been out to Carlos Avery recently? If so, are any of the roads plowed? Thanks for any information! Gail 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] Bald Eagles

2011-03-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
plant. Gail Wieberdink 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] Lake Vadnais

2011-04-15 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais in Ramsey County opened today. We drove through but it was very cold and windy. We saw just a pair of loons and a few mallards. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2011-04-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There was a single Red-Necked Grebe on the smaller west lake around 11:00 a.m. today. We got good views from the road that runs between the lakes, it was just beyond the sharp curve to the right (by the huge cottonwood). Saw a single loon and not much else but the grebe was a day brightener!

[mou-net] unknown baby duck

2011-07-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
to take a look. I would really like to know what it is! http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/sets/72157627037309411/ If you click on the photo, you can see a larger version. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lis

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2011-07-21 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Pelican numbers have really been increasing, today there were 30 to 40 in several areas on the west (smaller) lake. There have been a lot of wood ducks on both lakes and the usual numbers of great blue herons, egrets, and cormorants. There don't seem to be as many mallards as other years and the

Re: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?

2011-08-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
A number of years ago I was working at Dayton's Distribution Center which was in a huge warehouse. One day a golden-crowned kinglet got into the building and was frantically trying to find an exit. Another birder who also worked there and I were able to throw a shirt over the bird when it landed

[mou-net] video of osprey

2011-08-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
This is an incredible video of an osprey fishing - from the BBC: http://www.arkive.org/osprey/pandion-haliaetus/video-00.html Gail 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] Lake Vadnais

2011-09-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I was very surprised to find a Sora at Lake Vadnais this morning. It was working the rocks along the shore about a half mile from the north end just before the line of junipers. There were a lot of Eastern Kingbirds and a few warblers, saw just one Baltimore Oriole and one catbird. Gail

[mou-net] summer tanager

2011-11-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Does anyone know if the summer tanager is still being seen at the Carpenter Nature Center? Gail 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] Point Douglas

2011-12-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
park on S. Owasso Blvd. between Rice St and Western Ave. Gail Wieberdink 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] tundra swans in Washington County

2011-12-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
drive in country. Gail Wieberdink 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] tundra swans in Washington County

2011-12-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
: Madeleine Linck [mailto:mli...@threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:48 PM To: Gail Wieberdink; MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: RE: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County Trumpeter Swans have now adapted to field feeding throughout the Midwest and many are currently

[mou-net] possible red-headed WP, Dakota County

2012-01-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
f any Red-headed Woodpeckers in Dakota County so was wondering if anyone else has seen any around there. Gail Wieberdink 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] FW: Pigeon and Parasites? Big News!

2012-02-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Follow the link to the main article. Great work being done at WRC! Gail From: Tami at Wildlife Rehab Center [mailto:tvo...@wrcmn.org] Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:25 AM To: wiebe...@comcast.net Subject: Pigeon and Parasites? Big News! Having problems viewing our graphical email? C

[mou-net] WRC message

2012-02-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Sorry it doesn't come through well on the list. Follow the link to open in a web browser and it works fine: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/01/31/a-wildlife-vet-a-p igeon-a-groundbreaking-discovery/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2012-02-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Changes coming to Lake Vadnais. http://www.startribune.com/local/east/139660803.html 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] Sandhill Cranes

2012-03-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Had about 10 Sandhill Cranes fly high over the yard this afternoon, their calls gave them away. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey 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] Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska

2012-03-22 Thread Gail Wieberdink
CQd2tMg%3D> &feature=plcp&context=C42b6b09VDvjVQa1PpcFPIv4jnB9ahvzTw0BsnjCTGuAQNCQd2tMg% 3D Even though the weather didn't cooperate, it was still wonderful to see and hear some of the half million cranes that stop in Nebraska each spring. These videos are public so you don't need to have a You Tube ac

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2012-03-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais opened Monday. We've driven through yesterday and today but only saw a single pair of mallards and a few robins. The fishermen are already out, though! Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

Re: [mou-net] Birding Apps

2012-04-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Gail Wieberdink, Ramsey County -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bill Bruins Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:58 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Birding Apps A friend asked a what is a good app for bird identification? I

[mou-net] Osprey Ramsey County

2012-04-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
don't believe they have been reported. The pair has nested there for a couple years. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey 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

Re: [mou-net] Audubon Birds Field Guide App on Sale Today via iTunes

2012-04-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
This program is now being offered for the Nook at $.99, too. (On Barnes & Noble site) I purchased it on Earth Day for $4.99, darn it. I have iBird on my iPhone and Audubon Birds on my Nook Tablet. It is nice having both. The Audubon program has beautiful photos and most times, several photos for

[mou-net] Muscovy Duck

2012-04-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We had no trouble spotting the Muscovy Duck reported at Roseville's Central Park as reported by Jeff Fischer. I took a photo of it so if anyone would like to see it, let me know and I will email it to you. It was clearly visible from Victoria Street. Interesting looking duck!

[mou-net] Yellow-headed Blackbirds

2012-05-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
, the other 3 were farther away so there could even be more. We heard a number of soras but otherwise, not a lot around. The water is very high there following the recent heavy rains. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arc

[mou-net] barred owl diet question

2012-06-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
diet but they are described as opportunistic feeders. Any thoughts? Gail Wieberdink Ramsey 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

Re: [mou-net] barred owl diet question

2012-06-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here are some responses I received to the barred owl eating worms question. Interesting stuff. I will pass on additional comments if I receive more. Gail Wieberdink ~ Maybe they are feeding them to their young? Although the owlets should be old enough by

[mou-net] yard birds

2012-07-31 Thread Gail Wieberdink
. I was just thinking about the new arrivals this morning when I saw first the Great Crested and then within a few minutes, the Kingbird. I hope they hang around for a week or so as they have done in the past. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou] Trumpeter Swans

2007-11-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Today there were 9 trumpeter swans on Lake Vadnais. The original family of 5 has been joined by 3 other adults with another single adult farther out in the lake. The group of 8 was once again working the shallows along the road. We also saw a single cormorant. There are still pretty good number

[mou] Lake Vadnais closed

2007-11-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais has been closed for the winter. Gail -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20071128/0daefe93/attachment.html

[mou] FW: Gail sent you an article from startribune.com

2007-12-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
This Article from StarTribune.com has been sent to you by Gail. *Please note, the sender's identity has not been verified. The full Article, with any associated images and links can be viewed here. Are Lake Superior's loons next? Tom Meersman, Star Tribun

[mou] snowy owl?

2007-12-29 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Has anyone seen the snowy owl that was reported at the MSP airport earlier? I don't believe there have been any posts about it lately but being on Comcast, I haven't necessarily seen all the posts! I was wondering if it was worth a trip out to look for it. Thanks. Gail Gail Wieberdin

[mou] FW: Sandhill Crane--Birth (fabulous--don't miss this one)

2008-01-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
A friend sent me this -- thought some on this list would enjoy it as much as I did. Gail Subject: Sandhill Crane--Birth (fabulous--don't miss this one) Keep watching. When you think it is finished there are more. A sand hill crane couple recently had an exciting addition to their

[mou] MOU Gallery photos added

2008-01-29 Thread Gail Wieberdink
If you sort by "recent," they are all right on the top. Thanks! Gail -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behalf Of James Mattsson Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:16 PM To: Mou-net at moumn.org Subject: [mou] MOU Gallery

[mou] Chinese Goose?

2008-03-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw this goose with a number of Canada geese today along Washington County Road 57. I assume it is a domestic goose but it is quite different from the other domestics I've seen. I've posted 2 photos in Flickr if you want to take a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/sets/ I believe it i

[mou] song sparrows

2008-03-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw a small flock of song sparrows along the road at Black Dog today. Gail -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080330/e3634061/attachment.html

[mou] Pelicans!

2008-04-14 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We just had a large flock of white pelicans fly over our house in Roseville, Ramsey County. There had to be close to 100. It was quite a spectacle! I've posted some photos is anyone wants to take a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/sets/72157604536283809 Gail Wiebe

[mou] Pelican Video

2008-04-14 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I also did a short video of the pelicans -- not the greatest, but fun, nonetheless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l06vbpmWMtw Gail -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080414/96bb22c1/attachmen

[mou] Lake Vadnais

2008-04-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
over. There were 3 eagles sitting on the ice out in the middle. Gail Wieberdink -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080420/2c222687/attachment.html

[mou] Lake Vadnais

2008-04-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Oops, that should read WEST half of Vadnais! Guess I'm direction challenged! -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 3:22 PM To: MOU Subject: [mou] Lake Vadnais

[mou] Lake Vadnais

2008-04-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais (Ramsey County) is now open. We drove through today and saw about 4 loons, scaup, red-breasted mergansers, and cormorants. (cormorants were on the west side lake) Saw one lone yellow rump and numerous song sparrows. No sign of the swans yet. Gail Wieberdink

[mou] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2008-05-03 Thread Gail Wieberdink
e was totally bare today, not even a mallard! Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080503/db7f5dd8/attachment.html

[mou] Ross's Goose? Lake Vadnais

2008-05-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
t have flown in sometime yesterday afternoon or last night, it was not there yesterday morning. I've posted some photos here: <http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/sets/72157604914069638> Would appreciate some ID help. Thanks! Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net

[mou] Ross's Goose -- NOT

2008-05-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Thanks everyone for taking the time to look at the photos and share opinions. The consensus is domestic goose of some sort. One really has to wonder, though, how a domestic goose shows up in the middle of a city;-) We'll keep tabs on it and see how long it hangs around. Gail -- next

[mou] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2008-05-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
OY) yellow blackburnian (FOY) magnolia (FOY) Other birds seen: eastern kingbird (3) blue-headed vireo osprey loon (2) cormorants (2) great-blue herons (3) plus all the other usual suspects No sign of the white domestic goose. All these within the space of about 45 minutes. Gail Gail Wieberdink w

[mou] loon video posted

2008-05-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Can't figure out how to get a link to the actual loon video. This is a link to the video gallery, go to the alphabetic listing option and scroll down to "Loon -- common." It is the second video. http://www.moumn.org/video/ Can anyone explain to me how to create a link to a specific video? Thanks

[mou] bird ID

2008-05-14 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Could someone take a look and confirm that this is a female blackburnian warbler? http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/2491946119/ Thanks! Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou

[mou] bird ID

2008-05-14 Thread Gail Wieberdink
u-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:45 AM To: MOU Subject: [mou] bird ID Could someone take a look and confirm that this is a female blackburnian warbler? http://www.flickr.com/photos/gailw/24919

[mou] WESTERN TANAGER AT LAKE VADNAIS

2008-05-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
magnolias there and lots of palms, yellows, Wilson's, yellow rumps, etc. Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080516/084039f9/attachment.html

[mou] Western Tanager photos

2008-05-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I posted 2 photos of the Western Tanager on Recently Seen but the web site seems to be down right now. The photos were there, though, after I posted them. I will post some photos of the orchard oriole in the gallery later. I also have some orchard oriole video. Will try get both up there later

[mou] orchard oriole

2008-05-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I posted a video of the singing orchard oriole in the video gallery. Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080516/9f5fb739/attachment.html

[mou] help with bird ID

2008-05-23 Thread Gail Wieberdink
rbler like. Would sure like some other opinions! There are actually 2 photos of the bird and if you advance the photo stream, you will see the second. However, the first one is the best. Thanks for any help (again;-)). Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next

[mou] help with bird ID

2008-05-23 Thread Gail Wieberdink
esponded! Gail -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:56 AM To: MOU Subject: [mou] help with bird ID This photo was taken May 4 at Old Cedar Avenue Bridge: http:/

[mou] help with bird ID

2008-05-23 Thread Gail Wieberdink
-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 2:06 PM To: MOU Subject: Re: [mou] help with bird ID Boy, this bird is getting lots of suggestions! Here's what I've gotten so far as possibilities: Eastern Wood Pewee Least Flycatcher

[mou] help with bird ID

2008-05-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
st popular choices) have dark legs and feet plus the light lower mandible that is not seen on the photo. Additional comments are always welcome! Thank you to all who took the time to look and express an opinion. Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part

[mou] bluebird article

2008-06-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There is a nice article on bluebirds in the St. Paul paper: Bluebird's best friend - By Shannon Prather sprather at pioneerpress.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080608/df4bdcc0/attac

[mou] bald cardinal

2008-06-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Last evening and again tonight we had a bald female cardinal in the yard. (Roseville, Ramsey County) Thanks to those who posted earlier about this phenomenon! Very strange looking bird but the male with her didn't seem to mind at all;-) Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcas

[mou] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2008-08-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
a brief but clear view of the dark head, red eye, chestnut sides, white spots on the wings as the bird sat on a branch very close to the ground. There may have been more than one but I only got a clear view of the one before it flew off deeper into the woods. Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at

[mou] Federal Duck Stamp Contest in Bloomington, MN

2008-10-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There is a very nice article about the 3 Hautman brothers -- Joe Hautman won the contest last year -- in today's Pioneer Press: http://www.twincities.com/ci_10730052?nclick_check=1 Gail -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-bounces at moumn.org]On Behal

[mou] trumpeter swans Lake Vadnais

2008-10-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw a total of 11 trumpeter swans on Lake Vadnais this afternoon. There was a family group of 7 swimming right along the one-way road toward the north end of the lake. The other 2 groups of 2 were along the far south end along Lake Vadnais Blvd. Gail -- next part -- An

[mou] Eagles' nest at 36 & 61

2008-11-07 Thread Gail Wieberdink
ld in the same location? They have been using that same nest for several years now and are still hanging around the area. It would be very sad if they didn't return next spring. Gail Gail Wieberdink wieber64 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrub

[mou] Long-tailed ducks Ramsey County

2008-11-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
osest, but I have several others if anyone would like to see additional photos. Gail Wieberdink -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20081118/2a64d207/attachment.html>

[mou] correction on photo description

2008-11-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Sorry for the misnaming on the photo of the long-tailed ducks -- those are HOODED mergansers swimming with them, not common. Brain not working. I'm not sure how to correct it on the photo description so if someone could do that, I would appreciate it! Gail -- next part --

[mou-net] Interesting article

2009-01-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There is an interesting article in the Pioneer Press about the local trumpeter swans. Many have been treated for lead poisoning and other injuries at the Wildlife Rehab Center and the efforts to get the swans to migrate appear to have failed. Here is a link to the article: http://www.twincities.

[mou-net] Pine Flycatcher in US for first time

2009-01-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
A new bird for the US: http://www.startribune.com/business/37357429.html?page=1&c=y 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] Roseville Varied Thrush

2009-02-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The bird was still there this morning. I've been looking several times a day since it was first reported and finally saw it! It made my day. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.um

[mou-net] varied thrush

2009-02-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Has anyone seen the varied thrush in Roseville since last weekend? I haven't seen any further reports so was just wondering if it was still there. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Varied Thrush Roseville

2009-02-22 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I've heard from a number of people and the varied thrush is still around the Merrill County Road C2 area. It has been seen as recently as yesterday. Gail 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] Highway 36 & 61 eagles

2009-03-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
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[mou-net] tundra swans?

2009-03-17 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw 6 to 8 possible tundra swans today in a flooded field far from the roads at MN Highway 95 and 80th St. in Dakota County. It was a long ways away to see much detail without a scope but they were swans. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http

[mou-net] eagles Highway 36

2009-04-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
tely nothing. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] Lake Vadnais

2009-04-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais is open now that the ice is out. Not much happening there, though, one loon and a single red-breasted merganser. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Osprey Ramsey County

2009-04-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
-billed grebe, and a loon. No sign of any mergansers and only a few mallards and Canada geese. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2009-04-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Before the rain this morning there were 16 great blue herons and a few cormorants in the east section of Lake Vadnais. The water is really shallow right now. We also heard loons calling but only spotted one. Yellow-rumps are beginning to trickle in at last. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

2009-06-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I added a short video shot last Saturday at Carlos Avery of a pair of sandhill cranes calling. It is in the Video Gallery -- turn your sound up! Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Great Blue Herons, Ramsey County

2009-06-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
aller ponds. This can't be good for the heron population. Has anyone else noticed this trend? Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2009-06-19 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There were 13 trumpeter swans on Lake Vadnais this morning. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2009-07-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
heading north-northeast. There are still the 10 Trumpeter Swans on the western part of Vadnais. There were only 4 great blue herons around the lake today, and about 15-20 cormorants. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais Egrets!

2009-07-04 Thread Gail Wieberdink
swans on the lake today as well. (3 on the west part, 10 on the main lake) Gail Gail wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] videos

2009-07-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
XBcZg Egrets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OftR34FGZMQ Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] spotted sandpiper Lake Vadnais Ramsey County

2009-07-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
otted Sandpiper 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBKGwqPFHjc Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net 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] Release of blue jays from Wildlife Rehab Center

2009-08-01 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here is a brief video of the release of 3 blue jays who were among the 40 birds released from the Wildlife Rehab Center in Roseville this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKuXs3CD9rw Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] WRC bird release

2009-08-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here are a few photos from the WRC bird release in Roseville yesterday: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2015296&id=1129035564&l=7864361664 There is the link to the short video on You Tube previously posted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKuXs3CD9rw Gail Gail Wieberdi

[mou-net] shorebird ID question

2009-08-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
hotos/gailw/3808170642// Thanks! Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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