[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire

The bird was spotted in a choke cherry tree in front of the conference center at Deep Portage Reserve near Hackensack, Cass County, at 9:00 this morning. Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net

[mou-net] Harlequin Duck

The harlequin duck that has been seen intermittently over the past week or so is in front of the marine museum at canal park in Duluth as of this writing. I will post close-up a close-up photo on the Minnesota Birding and County Lister FB pages later today. Lon Baumgardt Sent from my iPh

[mou-net] Mississippi Kites

At about 10:45 A.M. two juv. MIKIs flew directly over the soccer fields at Land of Memories Park just south of Mankato at a height of about 40 yards. They remained at that height for more than a minute. The banded tails could clearly be seen with the naked eye. I will post photos on MOU and FB site

[mou-net] Long-tailed Jaeger

As of 10:33 the bird is still in the pond near the landfill. It is about 50 yards from the road. 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 encourages you to stay safe, practice socia

[mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

A single bird among 20-25 LALOs. Observed at about 20 yards with sun at my back. Could clearly see tannish-beige color extending through belly to the vent area. 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 t

[mou-net] Rice Lake NWR waterfowl

At least 11,000 ring neck ducks (estimated by counting groups of 100), 106 trumpeter swans (individual count) and est. of 700 American Coots (2 groups: count by subgroups of 100: 300 and 400) at Rice Lake NWR now. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Pacific Loon at Mille Lacs Lake

About 200 yards off of Wealthwood Public Access. Noticeably smaller than common loon with strong contrast between black of neck and white throat. Line where contrasting colors meet is straight with no jaggedness to it. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] N. Shore Thrushes

Wood tThrush still at Skiff Road, Knife River. Found under crabapple on last house at end of road. Varied Thrush still at tangled brush area behind the old Lakeview Castle site just north of McQuade Safe Harbor. A Hermit Thrush was seen at each site as well. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin County

[mou-net] Glaucous-winged Gull at Rosemount Dump Site

The gull was here this morning. Josh Watson and I along with a couple of other birders got photos. FYI: At about 11:40, a worker asked us to leave. We did not do anything wrong but I think the group was getting too large. Please consider this if you were planning on coming to see it. Lon

[mou-net] Harlequin Duck in Two Harbors

Swimming with several mergansers and Common Goldeneyes near the Edna tugboat adjacent to Agate Bay. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin 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 During the pandemic, the MOU

[mou-net] Continued presence of Laughing Gull in Detroit Lakes.

The gull, first reported by Nancy Henke, is currently hanging out with a flock of over 40 ring-billed gulls that are moving back and forth from the beach area between the marina and pavilion on the edge of Detroit Lake to a boat cover about 25 yards away to the south. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin County

[mou-net] American Black Duck Pair in Aitkin County

is on the north side of the road. Lon Baumgardt Aitkin 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 encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and