[mou-net] lethal week for martins

No doubt of it! I birded around Pope County much of this week and had a similar, but anecdotal, experience. Martins were trying to feed low over any body of water, as were swallows. I saw very weak Martins that I am sure will not survive. Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope County

[mou-net] Hooded Mergs

First glimpse of 4 baby Hooded Mergansers this morning. They look like maybe a few days old. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Loon nest

scope. If anyone in the area wishes to visit the location, it pretty easy to find. Please feel free to email me for info, if desired. Sid Stivland Plymouth 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] Pope County update

big. Last year they had one. Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope 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] add'l Pope county

Bald Eagles Ring-necked Pheasants seem to be doing well again this year Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope County) And one very cooperative and inquisitive Red Fox 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: [mou-net] close up look at Black-Crowned Night-Heron Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis

Must have been the same one that hung around the fishing dock on the SW corner of Harriet. He would just hang around, look at the people, and I think he "begged" some fish from the folks catching fish there. Was there pretty much every day all summer. Sid Stivland Plymouth (former

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Fwd: [NEBirds] 51st Supplement to the AOU Checklist

Good point! May I suggest ballpoint, Sharpie, or adhesive-backed labels, maybe Avery number 5160. Sid Stivland Plymouth - Original Message - From: Jim Ryan To: stivl...@cpinternet.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:13 AM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [NEBirds] 51st Supplement to the

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Don't let this year's fair experience slip away

rk since last year to make the significant improvements. I, for one, am looking forward to my shifts at the fair. Sid Stivland Plymouth - Original Message - From: "Thomas Maiello" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [mou-net] Don't let this year'

[mou-net] [NEBirds] Martin Roost Still Going Strong 8/23

Not MN birding but if anyone happens to have Omaha on their itinerary, this is a most spectacular sight! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN - Original Message - From: Justin Rink To: nebi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1:04 PM Subject: [NEBirds] Martin Roost Still Going

[mou-net] Fw: [NEBirds] Plug for Sax-Zim Bog, MN

Nice plug and endorsement for the Sax-Zim festival. Sid Stivland Plymouth From: Daniel Leger Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:23 AM To: nebi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NEBirds] Plug for Sax-Zim Bog, MN Hi folks, Sorry to get off-topic, but this will be of interest to many Nebraska

[mou-net] Trumpeters

Added a new yard bird today. Four big Trumpeter Swans flew over my house this morning maybe 75 feet above the trees. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Pope county birds

and Red-tails Turkey Vultures (a few around) Not many Kestrals, though There were lots of migrating warblers and vireos. All-in-all not a bad few hours considering. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] baby ducks

A big day in Plymouth! First ever – real time – observation of baby Wood Ducks jumping from the box. As suspected, there was apparent “nest dumping” - there are 22 baby ducks following mom. Over the weekend some time -- 9 baby Hooded Mergansers on the pond. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN

[mou-net] Bluebirds in Plymouth

lose the early young to “cold weather starvation”? Or is this just a normal or regular brood? It just seems maybe a tad late in the year. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] bluebirds

Great-crested Flycatcher House? Whew – it is going to be crowded around here. Interesting they are in these more wooded habitats. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Chukar

paper. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Kingfisher

pond every morning for the past week. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Pope County birding

what the ‘06 storm did not. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope 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] Sherburne today

– spectacular day. But oof – it is dry! Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Fw: [NEBirds] Snowy Owl Summary - Update

Maybe not new news but the Nebraska folks are up to 83 Snowies so far. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: Jorgensen, Joel Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:56 AM To: mailto:nebi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NEBirds] Snowy Owl Summary - Update Good morning: With the media coverage

[mou-net] Pope County birds

maybe 50 birds at my farm. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope 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] Dickcissels

There was a pair with nesting materials in Pope County recently. I saw them while conducting BBA surveys. This pair was in a mostly agricultural area but in a very small WPA – in far NW Pope County Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] hummer trapped in barn-day 2-advice?

gs a RED handle, and this may attract the hummingbird's attention. We suggest you spray paint the handle BLACK. The web site is: http://www.rubythroat.org/QuestionsCaught01.html You could contact him for more info if you wish. Regards, Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message---

[mou-net] Pope County

. Speaking of little guys – I saw many striped gophers, otherwise known as Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels along the roads. So there goes my theory – it apparently wasn’t too hot for them to be out. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope county) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Pope County again

chicks, Dickcissels and Bobolinks, and three Kestral chicks fledge from a Wood-duck box. Oh – and there were quite a few other birds, too. Not a bad day at all. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Plymouth birds

still have a good supply on hand. This same neighbor has a nest full of charming baby Eastern Phoebes on his front porch. Great for the neighborhood kids! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Plymouth birds

We had a new yard bird yesterday here at the Stivland estate – a Black-crowned Night-heron paid a visit to the pond. We thought it might night roost here but – no such luck – it apparently flew off to join its family or maybe to party with his buddies. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or

[mou] birder warnings

Maybe the general public will never believe that folks actually stand around in the cold and rain and sun and wind and look at birds, they must be doing something wrong! Merry Christmas to all and lets hope for a more peaceful (and less tense) New Year, Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -- n

[mou] Baker Park

Lake. This bird was very close to the road and appeared to be hunting, even though this was during daylight hours, around 3:00 PM. Camera went dead or I would have had a very good picture. There was a pair of Red-tailed Hawks along Hamel Road north and west of the golf course. Sid Stivland

[mou] winter wren

While conducting my routine volunteer activity this afternoon at Murphy-Hanrahan, I saw a Winter Wren. Also, "my" resident Barred Owl flew in to perch overhead and check me out. Not much else but the usual residents. Hooded Mergansers on Murphy Lake with the geese. Sid Stivland

[mou] Plymouth birds

Yard Birds in Plymouth on Wednesday and Thursday: White-throated sparrows (also singing) RC Kinglets Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (first time at our feeders) Northern Waterthrush Veery Black and White Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler (many, of course) Eastern Phoebe Empid - not singing Sid Stivland

[mou] W.W. Crossbills at Sherburne

Paid a visit to Blue Hill trail today for White-winged Crossbills. Found them easily per Al Schirmacher's posted location. Thanks Al for the excellent directions! Trip included 33 total species plus one coyote on the trail and one good hike. Plug for "Buzz-off" clothing and 3M "Ultrathon" re

[mou] Hummingbird

One lonely female hummer visited my feeders here in Plymouth on Thursday morning. I have not seen her today, yet. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20081024

[mou] Hummingbird

The Hummingbird is still visiting our feeder here in Plymouth. Consultation with senior MOU members has led to a consensus that it is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, probably a juvenile male. Thanks to all who followed up and weighed in on this. We hope he decides to make a run for it pretty so

[mou-net] Uplifting story

This is a link to the Sun newspaper, an article about third graders and the Project FeederWatch program. Nice story! http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2009/01/22/news/os22wlbirds.txt Regards, Sid Stivland Plymouth Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Redpolls

I was just getting ready to pout, sulk, and feel left out when, yesterday (Friday), the redpolls showed up in Plymouth. One yesterday and all his buddies today. Sid Stivland Plymouth Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Pope County

redpolls, Horned Larks, and Snow Buntings on my farm! Patience is rewarded. Regards, Sid Stivland Plymouth 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] Pope county Red-wings

Drove highway 55 to Glenwood early this morning. Red-winged Blackbirds are back in force at least as far as Pope county. Most wetlands have males apparently staking claims. No reason they stopped here. Also several Kestrals perched on wires along 55. Sid Stivland Plymouth Join or

[mou-net] Pope county bluebirds

patches of snow, interspersed with last year's corn stalk debris. When the flock settled into the field, they literally "disappeared". It was such perfect camouflage, I couldn't help but marvel at it. Sid Stivland Plymouth Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn

[mou-net] Pope county birds

rs of blackbirds, most likely Rusty Blackbirds, hanging out with Robins and Waxwings. Several raptors: 3 Red-tails 3 Kestrals 2 Bald Eagles 1 Red-shouldered 1 Northern Harrier Still not much open water - however, one small flock of Hooded Mergansers southwest of Starbuck. Sid Stivland Plymouth

[mou-net] Pope county

frost still in the ground! Lots of wet basements! Sid Stivland Plymouth 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] Pope County Summer Tanager?

ack there and get a photo if I can re-find it. If anyone wishes to weigh in on this, I would appreciate it. Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope 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] Pope County Summer Tanager

where so, if you were an insect eater yesterday, life was good! Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope 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] Hooded Merganser babies

year this year. Sid Stivland Plymouth 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] Long-tailed ducks

. Also a pair of otters swam past. Sid Stivland Plymouth (also Lutsen) 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] Pope county birds

the usual places. Yellow Warblers and Common Yellowthroats are, well, common. In shorter supply (at least in the places I visited) were Bobolinks, Dickcissels, Western Meadowlarks. Sid Stivland Plymouth (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUB

[mou-net] Pope County

County, I saw at least 5 Wood Ducks with young. I did not start noting this or counting birds until I had seen several families but it appears they are having a pretty good year. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Juvenile Red-headed WP

My wife and I birded Sherburne NWR today. The Red-headed Woodpecker pair appear to have succcessfully nested as they were feeding a juvenile bird. As far as we could see there was one offspring. Missed the Cerulean but saw lots of others. Lark Sparrow is still there, with young. Black Terns

[mou-net] Strib article about Bob Holtz

There is a very nice article about Bob Holtz in today's Star Tribune. I also had the privilege of serving with Bob at the MOU State Fair booth on opening day. http://www.startribune.com/local/north/57614542.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leav

[mou] Baker Park Shrike

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0005_01C74DF8.077980E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I observed a Northern Shrike in Baker Park, Medina, MN near the corner = of CR 24 and CR 201 around 2:00 PM S

[mou] North Shore

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_002D_01C72B2A.6076D5D0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable MOU members, We are planning a trip to Lutsen this weekend. Has anyone seen = Three-toed or Black-backed wo

[mou] Baker Park - Saturday

Report from Baker Park - western Hennepin County. Fox sparrow Eastern Phoebes - 6 or 7 Song sparrows all over the place Hooded mergansers Chipping sparrows Possible Veery pair - they were not singing, however. Is it possible they are here already? Sid Stivland -- next part

[mou] Last Saturday Pope county

Lowry and Starbuck, Hwy 114. Sid Stivland -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070414/048379ce/attachment.html

[mou] Pope County birds

Birded Pope County on Monday. Lowry Sewage Ponds: 6 Wilson's Phalaropes along with the usual Blue Winged Teal, Redheads, and Mallards. Sedge Wrens singing Grasshopper sparrows. Still some Horned Larks around. More Yellow Headed Blackbirds than I have seen around there in some time.

[mou] Pope County birds

numbers must be up significantly. Saw a number of Blue Wing Teal around the county. Sid Stivland -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070625/a2e9d52f/attachment.html

[mou-net] Good birds

Yesterday, we had our first actual outside birding day this spring for my 3rd grade Youth Mentor class. This also included debugging all of the Merlin apps on iPads, not a simple task since there are 30 of them (I previously had to call in technical assistance - thanks to Rich Gotz for his experti

[mou-net] another good birding day

spotted" Towhee), a first for our location in 5 years. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN 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 soc

[mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatch

start working on our ample supply of chipmunks and squirrels. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Maple Grove plovers

positively ID any others but there were about 15 – 20 birds in the flock. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and risking my neck in Maple Grove) 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] Hurricane Sandy

good time to visit my relatives in New Jersey! http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/hurricane-sandy Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Plymouth birds

Woodpeckers Pileated Woodpecker pair Chickadees White-breasted Nuthatches Mallards Wood Ducks – finally getting busy cleaning up the acorns in the yard Crow family Robins – all over the place And, of course, my flock of Cardinals – 6-8 so far. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Pope County birds

south of Lowry. Lapland Longspurs: One pair on my farm. Others; Coots: Large rafts of 1000 or more on Lake Minnewaska Ring-billed Gulls: flocks on Lake Minnewaska and around the county. Juncos, a Red-tailed Hawk, and the usual suspects. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or

[mou-net] [NEBirds] Brambling in CO

Not a Minnesota bird but an FYI for anyone heading west or going skiing. Drat – we are not skiing this year! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: Ross Silcock Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:37 PM To: NEBIRDS Subject: [NEBirds] Brambling in CO Hi folks- There is a Brambling near Denver

[mou-net] Pope County

on crabapple trees in Barsness Park. Otherwise not much beyond Crows, Chickadees, and Woodpeckers. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope 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] Fw: [NEBirds] Reporting Endangered Species

Since the possibility of crane migration into Minnesota could occur in the next few months, the following reminder might come in handy. Not that anyone in MOU needs this reminder but – well, if the shoe fits... Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: ckav...@cox.net Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 11

[mou-net] Pope County birds

Minnewaska, and not right by shore, either. I was told there is still 1 to 2 feet of ice or more on the lake. There is NO SIGN of “gray ice”! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] new Plymouth yard bird

resident juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk paid a visit. This quieted down the squirrels and some of the little birds. So all-in-all a pretty fun day. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Pope County birds

was back in the same tree he has occupied for the last three years. I think it is the same bird – I recognize his Norwegian accent. Sid Stivland Pope County (and Plymouth, MN) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Pope County birds

Meadowlarks – found only at Prairie Horizon Farm Sandhill Cranes Wild Turkey American Kestrel One last item from Douglas County. There is a nesting platform on Lake Latoka with a Loon apparently on a nest. Sid Stivland “Third World” Plymouth (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Plymouth Mergansers

Our resident Hooded Merganser is now out on the pond with 9 little “Hoodies” and one baby Wood Duck. I wonder if he will learn to dive like his adopted brothers and sisters. I did not observe the jump but I think they may have come from our Wood Duck box. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN

[mou-net] osprey

reported a juvenile bird to me but I have only observed an adult so far. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Sod farm question

Does anyone know where the Tacoma Avenue sod farm is? Tacoma Ave goes through several areas. Would appreciate any info. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Most Surprising Bird?

Ours would have to be the American Woodcock in our backyard - doing his little dance. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: Al Schirmacher To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:55 PM Subject: [mou-net] Most Surprising Bird? What is your most

[mou-net] Pope County birding

collection of shorebirds were at the lake on my farm. Maybe this will develop into shorebird habitat. Most potential shorebird habitat in the county consists of flooded farm fields (changeable and unreliable) or cattail wetlands (water and cattails but no mud). Sid Stivland Pope County (and

[mou-net] Green Heron

Here at the Stivland estate in Plymouth – we are proud to announce the birth of two Green Herons on our pond out back. Two little ones with fuzzy heads and mom keeping her distance, no doubt hoping they will start feeding themselves. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Fw: [NEBirds] South Polar Skua in OKC

Just in case anyone is interested. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: kwagoner21 Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 9:07 PM To: nebi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NEBirds] South Polar Skua in OKC Seen at Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City. My sister is on her way to see it. Wish I could go

[mou-net] Lowry sewage ponds

As I expected earlier this summer, the “old” Lowry sewage ponds are now history. Sid Stivland, Plymouth, MN (and Pope 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] Fw: [mou-net] state fair MOU booth

new one and I would also encourage others to keep a lookout for a new eagle stamp. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: kkelnberger Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:39 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] state fair MOU booth I had a great time on Friday

[mou-net] Minnesota State Fair

Claudia, And thank-you for your participation and help. Your enthusiasm undoubtedly rubbed off on the kids. The story about the 2 year old is, to coin a phrase, priceless! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: Claudia Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 10:19 AM To

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] New nestlings

Steve, Was there a stork in the neighborhood? Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: Steve Weston Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 11:54 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] New nestlings Today I heard young nestlings calling and be attended by an adult

[mou-net] Plymouth raptors

refused to watch – “I don’t want to see it eaten alive”, she said. It wouldn’t have mattered, that hawk ate that vole in no time flat. Even though it is November it is still a new day – every day! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Pope County Snowy

I have received a second-hand but credible report of a second Snowy Owl in Pope County. This owl was seen just off Highway 55, near Lake Ann, roughly half-way between Glenwood and Lowry. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope County) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] rusty blackbirds

Also here in Plymouth Friday afternoon - 15+ birds. Maybe the same ones. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: Jim Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:08 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] rusty blackbirds Rusty Blackbirds Friday afternoon — 11 at Jidana Park

[mou-net] Black-throated Blue

Warbler #25 on our yard list here at the Stivland ranch in Plymouth – Black-throated Blue Warbler. He is currently coming to my neighbor’s Oriole jelly and orange half feeder. Now if we can just get a Cerulean – well we can hope, can’t we? Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Pope and Douglas County birds

– and a new Pope County bird for us – Blackpoll Warbler! Sid Stivland Plymouth MN (and Pope 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] Herman sewage ponds

Does anyone have up-to-date information on the status of the Stilts? Has the water risen due to recent rains? Have the eggs hatched? If so, are the birds still in the area or visible? I am willing to stop and ask the local folks if no one knows. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Pope County

was instead hosting Starlings. I plan to contact the owners to determine if they are abandoning the colony. In the wooded area of Barsness Park, Glenwood: Olive-sided and Great-crested FC, Indigo Bunting, plus the usual Redstarts, House Wrens, Pewees. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN (and Pope

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Black-necked Stilts in Grant County

Great idea, guys! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: KRE Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 7:13 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black-necked Stilts in Grant County Some members of the MOU Awards Committee have already discussed giving a certificate

[mou-net] Red Crossbill in Lac Qui Parle county

permission if anyone is interested. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] baby birds in Plymouth

of baby Mallards navigate the street and climb the curb to safely arrive at the pond. There was great excitement in the neighborhood that day, too. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Fw: baby birds in Plymouth

a short tutorial on albinos since she had studied it in school. This week they helped me build a Chickadee winter roost box. Next week we plan to put up a third Wood Duck nest box. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN From: Sid Stivland Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 6:19 PM To: MOU-NET

[mou-net] Wood Duck egg failure

problem. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] Wood Duck egg failure

o hen took responsibility if there was too much conflict in the box. I have added a third box in an effort to minimize nest dumping. I guess the bottom line is that, as we all know, nature is finicky and harsh. Just more justification to find and install a camera next year. Sid Stivland Pl

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] NEW MOU State fair booth ready for volunteers

Although we would not turn down help on Sunday, Aug 24 (5 - 9 PM), I do have "kid helpers" so I think we will be OK. Other shifts might be more urgent. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: kkelnberger Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:47 PM To: MOU-NET@LIS

[mou-net] Green Heron

young herons and their antics. We watched as one heron grabbed a frog and flogged it to death before swallowing it. Now the 9 year old is lobbying for her own pair of binoculars. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Hawk attacks drone

Cool! Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: Jim Ryan Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 11:42 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Hawk attacks drone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDG_WBIQgc -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Me

[mou-net] Mar 31

one nest box this morning. I swear I heard one of them reporting to her mate that “Well, the view is great but there is no granite or stainless in there”. Oh, and the “Hoodies” just showed up. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] pair of siskins, Hennepin County

We, too, have a pair still around. Free lunch, I suppose. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN -Original Message- From: Madeleine Linck Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 7:27 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] pair of siskins, Hennepin County While I have had a flock of about

[mou-net] Hoodies

box that failed last year. I was happy to see a success this year. Sid Stivland Plymouth, 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] summer 2015 in Plymouth

have already started hooting in the woods, and the Juncos, sparrows, and ducks are back. Woodies are doing a good job of cleaning up the acorns. Maybe it wasn’t such a bad season after all. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN - Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

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