[mou-net] Sandhill cranes and Redwing blackbirds

FOY sandhill cranes in Cloverdale this morning. Six kettling upwards, then headed off to the northwest. 1 lone crane headed northeast by itself. Also Redwing blackbirds are back in the swamp on our property. So great to hear their songs again. A few Grackles in the yard off/on since last Friday.

[mou-net] Bluebirds are back in Cloverdale

Saw 6 bluebirds on our morning walk of the property today, 3 pairs on or near 3 bluebird houses. Tree swallows arrived a few days ago as well. 1 catbird also. 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-rumped Warblers, Pine County

2 male Yellow-rumped warblers (Myrtle) have been visiting my suet feeders yesterday and today. Also, FOY - Belted kingfisher, 2 Brown Thrashers. Cloverdale, 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] FOY rose breasted grosbeak Pine Co.

A male rose breasted grosbeak arrived and stayed at the feeders yesterday afternoon. Haven't seen it yet this morning, tho. Last year I had four pairs stay in the area/ raise young. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archive

[mou-net] FOY Oriole and hummingbird Pine Co

FOY - 1 Oriole and 1 hummingbird showed up this morning at the same time in Cloverdale, Pine 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] FOY Baltimore Orioles and hummingbird Pine Co

Not seeing my post from yesterday, so repeating it here. Cloverdale, Pine Co. FOY Orioles yesterday, 2 males, hung around all day. FOY ruby throat hummingbird early in the morning, but didn't see it after that. Woke up to 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning; haven't seen Orioles or

[mou-net] Red headed woodpecker Pine Co

A red headed woodpecker showed up yesterday afternoon, stayed until dark. Nothing yet this morning. Last fall I had a pair arrive and hang around the month of September. 1 hummingbird coming regularly since yesterday. Cloverdale, Pine Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-

[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers Pine County

The RH Woodpeckers brought two young ones to the feeders today. The pair showed up last fall, was gone for the winter, and returned last spring. They came occasionally early summer and then more regularly. Hopefully they'll set up a home base here. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.e

Re: [mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty

Wow. That really is amazing. Especially that the bird looks healthy otherwise. Hope it continues to do well. Great photo. The tree frog is a bonus, too. Careful about talking about other critters on here, tho. Some ppl get yelled at for doing that. Thanks for sharing this. On Fri, Aug 9, 2019,

Re: [mou-net] This IS about birds

Excellent vid. Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to hear how ppl got into birding, and the stories behind that passion. Makes me want to get my first tattoo. On Sat, Aug 10, 2019, 12:46 PM James Williams wrote: > https://bit.ly/2yfwBcD > > > > Jim Williams > woodduc...@gmail.com > startr

[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers Update

Confirmed there are 4 RH Woodpeckers fledged from the pair that nested here this summer. All 6 are visiting my yard daily, and seem to be doing well. A Merlin came thru last week and took a bird that I didn't see clearly. I feared it was one of young RHs, but after checking the site where it ate

Re: [mou-net] Black Vulture in Duluth

Are black vultures rare in northern MN? I've seen them occasionally all summer long in the Hinckley area. Usually just one alone, sometimes soaring with a group of turkey vultures. On Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 2:50 PM Kim R Eckert wrote: > Seen by John Richardson a short time ago at Hawk Ridge as it

[mou-net] Shrike in Pine County

A shrike has visited my feeder area twice this week. More than likely a northern shrike due to the season. It flies in/out very fast. Any tips on what to look for in distinguishing the northern from the loggerhead? Also have 5 mourning doves still hanging around. Join or Leave mou-net: htt

[mou-net] Bird smuggling

Thousands of captured birds freed from smugglers. https://www.animalsasia.org/us/media/news/news-archive/illegal-bird-smuggling-operation-intercepted-leading-to-release-of-thousands-of-indonesian-birds.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http:

[mou-net] Birds are shrinking, may be due to climate change.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/12/04/birds-are-shrinking-these-scientists-say-its-consequence-global-warming/ 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] Breeding program boosts endangered bird in Florida. (Florida grasshopper sparrow)

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