[mou-net] Cedar Creek Bog CBC

2008-12-16 Thread Steve Weston
many apparantly quality feeder set-ups were unoccupied. The most interesting bird: Fox Sparrow. Finch numbers were lower than expected, with the exception of Pine Siskins (131), 90 or which were in one flock. Only 5 Red-headed Woodpeckers were still on territory. Steve Weston on Quiggley La

[mou] Owling: Dakota County

2003-03-15 Thread Steve Weston
out a Screech Owl. This will be a small group so we can keep things quiet enough to attract the owls. Call me at 612-978-3993, if you are interested in joining us. Space on this trip will be restricted. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] owl trip & other birds in Dakota Co.

2003-03-18 Thread Steve Weston
, but they were so quiet that probably half the group never heard a thing. A Great-horned Owl called several times from across a field. The Long-eared Owls were silent or gone. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] MRVAC meeting Thursday 3/27

2003-03-26 Thread Steve Weston
ife Refuge Visitor’s Center in Bloomington. Please come at 7:00pm for the social period with coffee, cookies and committee exhibits. There is no admission. For directions e-mail me or see our newsletter at: http://home.attbi.com/~mrvac/Mar2003.doc or you can visit our website: www.mrvac.or

[mou] Mountain Bluebird: Kandiyohi Co.

2003-04-10 Thread Steve Weston
Erika Sitz called me to report that she and Paul had found a Mountain Bluebird this afternoon at about 3pm west of Atwater on the wire by Hwy 12. The location was about 1/2 mile east of mile post 80. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Lake Byllesby & 140th St. Marsh (Dakota & Goodhue co.s)

2003-04-13 Thread Steve Weston
, where it can have the most impact on the migrating shorebirds. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] MRVAC meeting Thursday 4/24

2003-04-24 Thread Steve Weston
03 or you can visit our website: www.mrvac.org . Steve Weston swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Salt Lake Weekend

2003-04-30 Thread Steve Weston
and Lark Sparrow. Join us next year! Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com On Sunday, many continued. New arrivals on Sunday included Wilsons Phalarope, Franklin Gulls, Common Yellowthroat, Eastern Towhee,

[mou] birds of dakota co and around

2003-04-30 Thread Steve Weston
pears that Ring-billed Gulls maybe tending nests. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Avocets-Dakota Co.

2003-05-02 Thread Steve Weston
ields and get great veiws of shorebirds. Bird watchers have permission to use this area. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com - Original Message - From: To: ; Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 8:19 AM Subject: RE: [mou] Avocets-Dakota Co. > Wondering if the Avocets h

[mou] Re: 180th St Marsh

2003-05-02 Thread Steve Weston
Hi Andy, 180th Street marsh is conveniently situated between the other two sites. From Hwy 52 & 180th St go east about four or five miles and you will drive right through it. Steve - Original Message - From: "Andrew W Jones" To: Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 11:33 AM Subject: 180th St Ma

[mou] Rock Wren

2003-05-03 Thread Steve Weston
and around the buildings from about 8pm to 8:25pm when we left. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] ATV damage

2003-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
to members of the legislature and perhaps have an impact. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Construction plans near 140th St. Marsh

2003-05-10 Thread Steve Weston
supposed to directly impact the marsh. I thought other birders would be interested in this development.. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Dakota Co. Birding & Shorebirds

2003-05-12 Thread Steve Weston
d the sand banks of shorebirds. Empire (Jrick's) Sod Farm Again lots of good habitat. I found the shorebirds along 200th Street. At least one hundred and probably more Least Sandpipers, Semipalmated Sandpipers, and L. Y ellowlegs plus a couple Killdeer. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Directions to Lake Byllesby

2003-05-13 Thread Steve Weston
mostly park property and is not being planted. By the way, the park patrol have been instructed to keep kids and others out of this area, but birders have definite permission to be here, which some of the newer park patrol staff may not know. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Kentucky Warbler: Lebanon Hills

2003-05-14 Thread Steve Weston
Magnolia Warblers and a Golden-winged Warbler and a Redstart. All were males. Besides the mini-warbler wave we found several singing E. Towhees, at least one Ruby-throated Hummer (male), a Great-crested Flycatcher, and a couple of Catbirds. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] MRVAC meeting May 22nd

2003-05-16 Thread Steve Weston
committee exhibits. There is no admission. For directions e-mail me or see our newsletter at: http://home.attbi.com/~mrvac/May2003 or you can visit our website: www.mrvac.org . Steve Weston swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Duluth: Saturday & Sunday

2003-05-19 Thread Steve Weston
Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Dakota Co.

2003-05-25 Thread Steve Weston
Bairds Sandpiper Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Lebanon Hills

2003-05-26 Thread Steve Weston
ht of way. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Dakota Co. Prairie Birds Field Trip

2003-05-29 Thread Steve Weston
st of the first CR42 intersection. Look for the large park sign for Schaar's Bluff and turn left. We will meet at the parking lot. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Shorebirds: Hennepin & Wright Co

2003-05-29 Thread Steve Weston
scalloped grey. I then thought White-rumped in winter plumage, but head and chest appeared too light. Time constrants and distance did not allow a more adequate study of this bird. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Dakota County

2003-05-31 Thread Steve Weston
Sod Farm, just west of Ahern along CR66 (200th St.) Watched them for seveal minutes at a distance of 30 to 40 feet. Last Seen at 8:15pm Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Dakota Co. Prairie Bird Field Trip

2003-06-01 Thread Steve Weston
ed-shouldered Hawk - soaring Semi-palmated Plover Dunlin Virginia Rail & Sora Willow Flycatcher Black-billed Cuckoo calling Belted Kingfisher - pair Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com

[mou] Loon with chick at Carlos Avery

2003-06-05 Thread Steve Weston
southwest of the cities that I heard about. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@attbi.com - Original Message - From: "Paul A. Lender" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 8:54 AM Subject: [mou] Loon with chick at Carlos Avery > I was at Carlos Avery yesterday

[mou] Lebanon Hills Field Trip

2003-06-11 Thread Steve Weston
(Pilot Knob - CR 31). Take Pilot Knob south to the sixth traffic light and turn east (left) on Cliff Road (CR 32). The Holland Lake parking area entrance is a right turn (south) at the intersection with Lexington Avenue (CR 43) right where the road narrows to two lanes. Steve Weston on Quigley

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2010-04-13 Thread Steve Weston
sday (4/22) and will feature Mark Lenarz of the Minnesota DNR talking on "Moose, Another Victim of Climate Change?" Steve Weston MRVAC swest...@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] MRVAC meeting Thursday

2010-04-19 Thread Steve Weston
d speaker begin at 7:30 pm. The meeting will conclude before 9:00 pm. Directions: Take the 34th Avenue exit (same exit as the Humphry Terminal) form I-494 and head south to American Blvd (80th Street) and turn east (left). Follow the road around to the Visitor's Center on the right. Stev

[mou-net] birding about the metro

2010-04-20 Thread Steve Weston
s. Sunday night we joined birds and beer and found a Woodcock at Lebanon Hills. Chorus frogs and Toads (early this year) were singing. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.u

[mou-net] Salt Lake Festival

2010-04-21 Thread Steve Weston
For this Sunday, following the Salt Lake festival, I am organizing a blitz to survey Yellow Medicine County for the breeding bird atlas. All are welcome to join us. See me at the festival or contact me. Steve Weston Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Salt Lake Festival and more

2010-04-30 Thread Steve Weston
ll at the height of their blooming glory. The only native flowers that I have noticed this week are violets and prairie smoke. My neighbor reports only limited success in his search for morels. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http:

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby

2010-05-02 Thread Steve Weston
ut 20 hanging around this winter. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Hok-si-lah on Saturday morning

2010-05-06 Thread Steve Weston
presence. While it would come within a foot of my prone body, it always went around me rather than over me. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] About the metro

2010-05-06 Thread Steve Weston
alcon flashing by about a block from home, yesterday: a Virginia Rail that flew away from a group of twenty people who were with me a marsh next to the Minnetonka Community Center. No one else in the group noticed. I am not seeing much. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcas

[mou-net] about the metro

2010-05-07 Thread Steve Weston
have been the same brood twice. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Hok-si-la on Saturday report

2010-05-10 Thread Steve Weston
I saw no butterflies in the wind, but found a FOY Red Admiral back home. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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

Re: [mou-net] Western Sandpiper Updates?

2010-05-15 Thread Steve Weston
ng in and out of the grass not allowing viewing of the leg color, beak, or flanks. It did have a rich rust colored back and a rufous ear patch. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 5:13 PM Subject:

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2010-05-19 Thread Steve Weston
. I have only noticed Orioles on the jelly. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] birding this weekend

2010-05-20 Thread Steve Weston
I am planning on heading out to Lac Qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties this weekend for some birding and surveying for breeding birds. I would appreciate company. Anyone want to join me? We would be staying at a farm. Steve Weston Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Windmills and Bird Migration: MRVAC this Thursday

2010-05-24 Thread Steve Weston
Directions: Take the 34th Avenue exit (same exit as the Humphry Terminal) form I-494 and head south to American Blvd (80th Street) and turn east (left). Follow the road around to the Visitor's Center on the right. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Jo

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2010-05-26 Thread Steve Weston
FOY Dickcissel was heard yesterday across the street from the Chanhassen high school. Also a Vesper Sp. there. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Western Minnesota

2010-05-26 Thread Steve Weston
coon, and other yellow flowers that I have not had time to ID. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] western mn. this weekend

2010-05-27 Thread Steve Weston
hanging around. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Field trip Sunday: Dakota County birds

2010-06-02 Thread Steve Weston
Randolph Industrial Park. While the trip will go into the early afternoon, you will be in your car, so you can end the trip when you want. This field trip is free and open to all. No reservations are necessary. Call only with questions. This trip is sponsored by the Minnesota River Valley Audub

[mou-net] Western Minnesota

2010-06-04 Thread Steve Weston
rels, just this side of the border in Lac qui Parle. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Report: Dakota Co. Prairie birds

2010-06-10 Thread Steve Weston
e tried to find Henslow's Sparrows. They were quiet. I may have seen one, but my quick, close look was finished by a Bobolink that hit the sparrow back down. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] Cannon River Bottoms field trip

2010-06-10 Thread Steve Weston
the Treasure Island exit. This road is at the bottom of the hill. CR46 also intersects US61 at the top of the hill, but this is field trip is not at the top, but at the bottoms. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] this sunday: Cannon River Bottoms field trip

2010-06-10 Thread Steve Weston
road (CR46) after the Treasure Island exit. This road is at the bottom of the hill. CR46 also intersects US61 at the top of the hill, but this is field trip is not at the top, but at the bottoms. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrows - Dakota Co.

2010-06-12 Thread Steve Weston
r the paking lot. Lone Rock, itself, is not accessable by car and about a mile walk, maybe more. Last Tuesday I jound about six Semi-Palmated Sandpipers on a small farm pond in Rosemount. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.um

[mou-net] Red Wing birds

2010-06-15 Thread Steve Weston
E. Wood Pewee - building nest Red-eyed Vireo - on nest Grouse - young ones Prothonotary Warbler - singing from the treetops Scarlet Tanagers - many heard, only one seen Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

Re: [mou-net] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Scott County

2010-06-15 Thread Steve Weston
Returning at about 6pm I was able to refine the location where I saw the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, while traveling at 70mph. The bird was at or just south of 250th Street on the NW side of 169. However, I was unable to refind the bird at 6pm. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2010-06-18 Thread Steve Weston
The July/August issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) Trumpeter Newsletter is now available on-line at our new website: http://mrvac.org/publications/ Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Western Minnesota

2010-06-30 Thread Steve Weston
Sparrow Eastern Wood Pewee pair most notable misses included: Upland Sandpiper Blue Grosbeak Western Kingbird Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Dakota Co.: U-Mor Park

2010-07-05 Thread Steve Weston
. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] directions

2010-07-05 Thread Steve Weston
UMore Park is mostly south of Rosemount in Empire Township. Biscayne Avenue and 190th St. are easy to find and so is the parking lot. Station Trail is well signed, but is not ID'd on all maps. If you do not have access to to a computer or good maps, I suggest exploring the area. There is lo

[mou-net] About the Metro

2010-07-16 Thread Steve Weston
crop of Raspberries. My next door neighbor served me wild mushroom soup made from Chantrelles that he has been collecting in great numbers. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Jirik Sod Farm

2010-07-26 Thread Steve Weston
five Buff-breasted Sandpipers. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Miesville Raving Field Trip this Sunday

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Weston
The park is almost an hour south of the cities. This trip is sponsored by the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter. It is free and open to all. No reservations are required. Bring a lunch and we will explore some of the newer areas of the park. Steve Weston 612-978-3993 Jo

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Weston
The September/October issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) Trumpter Newsletter is available now at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Newsletter-2010-Sep-Oct.pdf Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Miesville Ravine & Jirik sod Farms

2010-08-23 Thread Steve Weston
We also had a Philadelphia Vireo. Raptors were around and included good looks at Broad-winged and Red-shouldered. On the way in we stopped at Jirik sod farm in Empire Township. The most abundant bird besides Killdeer were Bairds. We also had one uncooperative Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Ste

[mou-net] Sharon Stiteler program at MRVAC this Thursday

2010-09-20 Thread Steve Weston
rican Blvd E, Bloomington. Accessible by Hiawatha Light Rail line, American Blvd. stop. Hwy 494 to 34th Ave - S to American Blvd; turn left and go 2 blocks. Center will be on your right. Our programs are free and open to the public. Steve W

[mou-net] MRVAC program: George Fenwick this Thursday

2010-10-25 Thread Steve Weston
9982 Steve Weston, MRVAC Program Chair October 28, 2010 - Dr. George Fenwick President, American Bird Conservancy Bird Conservation: 21st Century Threats and Solutions To ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the abundance and diversity of birds we know today, it is important

[mou-net] about the metro

2010-11-07 Thread Steve Weston
On Friday I stopped at the Princeton Sewerage Ponds at found at least ten species of waterfowl including at least 80 Bufflehead. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] MRVAC auction Thursday

2010-11-16 Thread Steve Weston
ear's funds, all the money raised at the auction will be spent on environmental education and conservation projects. In all we have committed to providing $10,000 annually for these programs. Not bad for our little organization of less than a thousand members. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in

Re: [mou-net] Chipping Sparrow still in backyard (Hennepin County)

2010-11-20 Thread Steve Weston
n CBC's, including two in January. I did not take notice if sightings included more than one bird. Good find! Rare, but not unheard of. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: "MN Birder" To: Sent: Saturday, Nov

Re: [mou-net] I'm not disputing the ID, but...

2010-11-20 Thread Steve Weston
with a birder, it is near a feeder. I find tree sparrows to be highly nomadic and not feeder bums. And, this time of year, I believe that it would be as unusual to find a single Tree Sparrow, as a single Chipper, perhaps, even more unusual. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest

[mou-net] Evening Grosbeaks & Cedar Creek Bog CBC

2010-12-20 Thread Steve Weston
(count week), Cedar Waxwing, and Golden Crowned Kinglet (count week). Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Evening Grosbeaks - Isanti Co.

2010-12-21 Thread Steve Weston
bway there). Go past the town of Bethel. Turn right at the T at Nightingale. The road turns west. turn right at Vernon St. and right again at 249th. The next intersection is the one she is talking about. Steve Weston Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2010-12-23 Thread Steve Weston
The January/February 2011 issue of the Trumpeter Newsletter of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter is available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2011-Jan-Feb.pdf Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2011! Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net

[mou-net] Sax Zim

2010-12-25 Thread Steve Weston
-shoe hare, but no wolf! I received a report of 3 Great Gray's and a Red-bellied Woodpecker north of Floodwood along Strebel (sp?) during the second week of deer hunting (November). Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Birding about the metro

2010-12-29 Thread Steve Weston
s about to step. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Birding about the metro

2011-01-02 Thread Steve Weston
intriguing. The deep rufous dorsal tail coloration suggests that this is an adult, but the white ventral tail coloration? I am not familiar with this. Is this a rufous morph? Steve Weston - Original Message - From: "Liz Stanley" To: Sent: Sunday, January 02, 201

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2011-01-05 Thread Steve Weston
flew, it had yellow shafted wing linings. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] More Birding about the Metro

2011-01-06 Thread Steve Weston
hanked me for showing her the creeper and said her mother would be excited to hear that we had found it. Sometimes the people you find on the CBC's are as good as the birds. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-

[mou-net] Fw: Hummingbird Story

2011-01-08 Thread Steve Weston
- Original Message - From: "Allan and Cathy Murrant" To: Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 4:58 PM Subject: Hummingbird Story I was reminded of this hummingbird story this week so before I forget again I will tell it. We were sitting in our truck outside of a building when we spotte

[mou-net] Huns in Dakota Co.

2011-01-09 Thread Steve Weston
in the cedars at Harry and Hamilton Ct. Harry is the road to Lake Byllesby Co. Park from CR42 and 280th St. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Unusual locations

2011-01-24 Thread Steve Weston
coming to the feeders. Work: A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher flying across the road as I drove my truck at about 65mph. the records committee did not believe my description of this unmistakable bird. It was probably the only report in the state that year. I received a lot of criticism for not stopp

[mou-net] Stan Tekiela: MRVAC this Thursday

2011-01-24 Thread Steve Weston
; turn left and go 2 blocks. Center will be on your right. This program is free and open to the public. Steve Weston, MRVAC Program Chair swest...@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] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2011-02-21 Thread Steve Weston
The March/April issue of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) is available at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011-Mar-Apr.pdf Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] MRVAC meeting Thursday 2/24

2011-02-22 Thread Steve Weston
er will be on your right. This program is free and open to the public. Steve Weston, MRVAC Program Chair swest...@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] Birding about the state

2011-03-07 Thread Steve Weston
of bare ground. Still besides a few Horned Larks and a distant flight of probable Snow Buntings, the winter field birds I expected were not around. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2011-03-16 Thread Steve Weston
north of the Valley View Road entrance. I also have a report that they are reusing a nest by Vascular Solutions on Sycamore Court in Maple Grove. Lake Bylessby is beginning to open up on the west end where I saw several diving ducks. Steve Weston Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2011-03-21 Thread Steve Weston
e seen a pair perching there, but have never seen their nest. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Dark red-tailed hawk

2011-03-31 Thread Steve Weston
That is such an awesome photo of an awesome bird. I saw it about two weeks ago flying across 100 between the Crosstown and 70th. Steve Weston - Original Message - From: "Liz Stanley" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 8:02 AM Subject: [mnbird] Dark red-tailed hawk

[mou-net] birding about the Metro

2011-04-01 Thread Steve Weston
lly Robins filling the air. On Tuesday, I heard my first Killdeer. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Birding about the Metro

2011-04-12 Thread Steve Weston
invitation to mate. I get no reaction to my pishing from my wife. The ice went out Quigley. Monday: There were lots of bugs to clean off the windshield. I found a small green mayfly type insect. Also I saw a slow flying long winged bug that reminded me of (but was not) a damselfly. Steve

[mou-net] Birding about the Metro

2011-04-13 Thread Steve Weston
first got out on Sunday, I have noticed the Chorus Frogs have their little combs out. Looked out the window today and noticed that the aspen is in full flower. No wonder we my eyes are itching. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] About the Metro

2011-04-13 Thread Steve Weston
yard, daffodils, chrismas rose, european hepatica, bloodroot, grape hyacinth, and three or four more that I did not recognize or remember. the gardener told me that the poximity to the river created a microclimate with a month longer growing season than a block away. Steve Weston on Quigley

[mou-net] about the metro

2011-04-17 Thread Steve Weston
we hadn't seen earlier. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

2011-04-19 Thread Steve Weston
The May/June issues of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) Trumpeter newsletter is available now at: http://mrvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011-May-June.pdf Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] MRVAC Program Thursday

2011-04-23 Thread Steve Weston
y National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Blvd. E, Bloomington Steve Weston Program Chair, MRVAC 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] About the Metro

2011-04-23 Thread Steve Weston
02nd) that are teaming with birds. I arrived too late to be able to ID most of the birds. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Breeding Bird Atlas

2011-04-25 Thread Steve Weston
someone to do a prime area in Rosemount and a rural area of Hancock Twshp in Carver County. But, if you would like to target another area, let me know and I will help find you a survey block. Steve Weston Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Birding about the metro

2011-04-26 Thread Steve Weston
nd No. Leopards). Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] 180th St. Marsh

2011-05-06 Thread Steve Weston
both from the shore and air, while Pectoral Sandpipers only called when flushed. The Marsh Wrens, warblers, and Soras were silent. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Goodhue Co.

2011-05-08 Thread Steve Weston
h, Purple Martins. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] baby Mallards

2011-05-10 Thread Steve Weston
Monday: This morning we had a Mallard hen with five new babies in the yard! Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] Birding about the metro

2011-05-12 Thread Steve Weston
the toads are in full chorus, I have heard only a few treefrogs. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@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] birding about the metro

2011-05-14 Thread Steve Weston
ounty. At Lake Bylessby I found the flock of about 15 Snow Geese were still hanging around. I saw five Bonapartes, three Caspians, and a probable Fosters. There were very few ducks and no shorebirds. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:

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