Re: [mou-net] eBird alerts

Hi Steve, I’ve just worked out a different problem with eBird alerts. I was getting Wisconsin alerts but not Minnesota. But it appears that was related to an oddity with my gmail address. Once I fixed that in my eBird account, and recreated my alerts, all is well again. Best, Mike Koutnik Se

Re: [mou-net] RN Phalarope, Wash. Co., Old Hudson Rd

Hi, I've created an interactive map that allows one to easily see the property ownership in this case. The map uses data directly from Washington County. Anyone can access it with this link: https://arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=36dea0ed341c41bfa9177fd55b95c8eb The two parcels in g

Re: [mou-net] Viewing the Blue Lake Sewage Lagoons

Hi, I sent an annotated Google Map to boyajian.rob...@gmail.com after mine, too, was rejected. Here is a link to that map in my Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1au5H4cFWL5dAQdeB9TvzEawcO8A7uBR-/view?usp=sharing Let me know if you are unable to open it. Mike Koutnik On Thu, Jan 18

Re: [mou-net] Compact Binocular Advice Please

Hi, The following is a link to a somewhat updated version of the Swarovski 8x25 binocs I've had for 8-10 years: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/us/en/hunting/products/binoculars/cl/cl-pocket/cl-pocket-8x25-ii They are light, fall easily around the neck, and are surprisingly bright and crisp for t

Re: [mou-net] More migrators in our trees!

Also in Eagan, house wrens have returned for another year to our humble bird house. Mike Koutnik On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM Kathryn Rudd wrote: > The past couple of days have brought a White Throated Sparrow, Rose > Breasted Grosbeak, Catbird, and several Baltimore Orioles to our feeders,

Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker and more, Dakota C, Rachel Lilly Preserve

This is awesome. My daughter and I were out at the Lilly Preserve Sunday morning and also recorded over 30 species, though a dozen or so different than your list. For instance, no red-headed. But we did see a scarlet tanager. Mike Koutnik On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 12:35 PM linda whyte < 004e7b0

Re: [mou-net] Racoons

I, too, was plagued for years—over 10—in a constant battle with squirrels and, once overcoming squirrels, racoons. Enjoying a backyard with an elevation that flows down from one side of the house to the other, and mostly thick vegetation throughout, our back deck became the only feasible place t

Re: [mou-net] Robin roost

Fascinating account! Thanks Tom! Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Tom Bell wrote: > > Reading Bruch Falls robin roost account I looked up mine. It is a bit long. > That roost site has not been used since with any high numbers. > Winter Roost Site for American

Re: [mou-net] Kingfisher

I also had a Kingfisher on the St. Paul Suburban Northeast CBC, on New Years Eve. The bird was along Main St. in Centerville, just west of I-35E. There was a creek with open water nearby. That was only the second I've seen in about 20 years doing the same territory in that count area. Yesterda

[mou-net] Long-tailed duck in Duluth

> At 5:10 pm. Single bird, among raft of goldeneyes. Spotted inside lift bridge > a few hundred yards, in line with entry channel. Mike Koutnik 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.html

[mou-net] Explosion of redpolls

I have never seen anything like this at any home I’ve lived in. This morning I was approaching my bedroom and heard several taps on the window. There is a thistle and a sunflower seed feeder close to the window, along with a bird bath. I saw nearly a dozen redpolls. And at least another 2 dozen

[mou-net] Song ID

* Delete * Actions https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/# Hi, This email is delayed about a months as I mistakenly sent it from my work email address so it was refused. This morning after shoveling (early April), high in a maple tree on our lot in Eagan, I heard a song I’ve not heard before.

Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

It also occurs to me that wrens have been notably infrequent in my spring birding walks at Murphy Hanrahan. Just one marsh wren on a 50+ afternoon of three walks of 2 hours or more. Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jim Williams wrote: > > Anyone noticing abse

Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

Yes. We’ve had a nest in our wren nest box in our backyard in Eagan for quite a few consecutive years (8-10?). While I’ve seen an occasional wren this year, and hear one calling, including this past weekend, we’ve seen no attempts to nest. Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2018, a

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Minnetonka Siskins

We also had a BUNCH of siskins this weekend, in south Eagan, very near Lebanon Hills. And a red breasted nuthatch. I've seen three RBNU this season so far. Most years I don't see any all year at our place. Mike Koutnik > -- Original Message -- > From: Kenneth Larson > To: MO

Re: [mou-net] Eared Grebes, Ramsey County

Just observed one eared grebe along NE short of Como Lake. Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Bob Dunlap wrote: There are currently two winter-plumaged Eared Grebes on the north end of Como Lake in St. Paul. The birds were first reported via iNaturalist this morn

Re: [mou-net] Flicker

Hi, Regarding the Janssen book, there is an updated 2019 version. I received it last year as a gift. I don’t have the original, but Janssen’s preface suggests substantial updates (top of page xix). Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2020, at 1:02 AM, Steve Weston wrote: Winter =

Re: [mou-net] Update: Carolina Wren - Washington County

Ditto Tom’s expression of thanks. Very generous. Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Tom Gilde wrote: Thank you - this is a very generous sharing of information. Tom Gilde > On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Gregory Jahner > wrote: > > Hi everyone, since i’ve been

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP eBird search

Thanks much Alyssa. It would be really handy if one could search for sightings by species right in the eBird app! Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: This email describes how to use eBird to query recent sightings for a specific site and/or s

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP eBird search

ppy birding, Curt Rawn On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 12:23 PM Michael Koutnik wrote: > Thanks much Alyssa. It would be really handy if one could search for > sightings by species right in the eBird app! > > Mike Koutnik > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Aly

Re: [mou-net] Hermit thrush, Scandia, Wash Co

We had one at our feeders in Eagan a few days ago. Even more brief than Karen’s. A few siskins have shown up the last several days as well. Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2021, at 11:54 AM, Karen Schik wrote: We had one at our feeder this morning, eating black oilers. Only saw

Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

How timely. Thanks for sharing! On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM Jeff Ranta wrote: > I remember a student asking the same question in a High School Gen Bio > class I taught for years at Stillwater Area High School. I dug out one of > my old ornithology text from college and found a fascinating

Re: [mou-net] Birdability

Hi Michael, Thanks so much for sharing. I am involved in a nonprofit friends group in Superior, WI. This is a great tie into what we are working on. Best, Mike Koutnik On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:37 AM MJH wrote: > Hello everyone: > > There is a new, birding-related non-profit organization that

Re: [mou-net] Bird Locator

For those of you having difficulty, try the direct link: https://www.michaelfogleman.com/birds/ Mike Koutnik On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 11:46 AM Jeanne Baumann wrote: > > > Worked great for me, from the initial email. > > On 22-03-2021 11:40, Jeff Ranta wrote: > > > Sounds great, but I couldn't g

Re: [mou-net] Red-Shouldered Hawks, Dakota C

Hi, I've also heard one or two RTHA multiple times over the last couple of weeks. Even around my home, including today and last week in south Eagan. Mike Koutnik On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 9:12 PM linda whyte < 004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Two, seen and heard this afterno

Re: [mou-net] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction

From current Audubon app (iOS): “juncos” Also “juncos” in: — Sibley Guide to Birds, 2000 — The Birder’s Handbook, 1988 Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2021, at 1:44 PM, m...@moumn.org wrote: (Posted by Britt Dalbec via moumn.org) Juncoes vs Juncos Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction

spelling error? According to Merriam-Webster (the dictionary used by many publications), the plural of junco is "juncos or juncoes." The first given is usually the preferred one. Best, Laura Erickson Duluth On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM Michael Koutnik wrote: > From current Aud

Re: [mou-net] Eagles

A couple years ago I found a carcass (almost certainly a sturgeon) on the rocks on the lake side of Canal Park near the parking lot near the Maritime museum. By the time I found it it was already in pretty bad shape. I got a couple photos but haven’t been compelled to share them. Mike Koutnik

Re: [mou-net] FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak, south Cass

Hi Michael, On April 25 I saw a pair of bluebirds at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Mike Koutnik On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 5:57 PM wrote: > (Posted by Mike North via moumn.org) > > Had my first rose-breasted grosbeak (a male) this morning, ONE day after > my first eastern > bluebird. What's

Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

Hi Steve, Helpful information. Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?" Thanks, Mike Koutnik On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum wrote: > I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had > the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yello

Re: [mou-net] birds caching food

Hi Judith, You may want to read this nice article by Jim Willams in the Star Tribune earlier this week. He talks explicitly about this behavior. https://m.startribune.com/migrating-blue-jays-pay-a-visit-to-a-minnesota-backyard/600110098/ Best, Mike Koutnik Sent from my iPhone On Nov 4, 2021,

Re: [mou-net] Ross's Gull at Port Douglas Washington County

There was a group of us—15-20 people—watching it when I arrived around 4:15. We were right at the end of Orange St in Prescott. It was right alone the shore. Easily seen with naked eye. A few minutes later it flew to a dock on the Minnesota side of the river fairly close to the US Hwy 10 bridge

Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

Hi Steve, Was there supposed to be a link in your email? I don't see one. Thanks, Mike Koutnik On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM Steve Wilson wrote: > Bird vocalizations aren't a common topic on this site, but I'm posting a > link to a recording I made that includes nice calls by a pair. What m

Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

ing Sounds Trees Make at 25 > degrees below zero. - YouTube > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgcxLm9NM7s> > > > > Steve > > > > *From:* Michael Koutnik > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:56 PM > *To:* Steve Wilson > *Cc:* MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

I observed this in the Sax Zim recently. The remains of butchered deer (apparently) are placed at various feeding stations. I saw DOWO and HAWO picking at the bits left on one skeleton. Mike Koutnik On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM Tom Gilde < 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: