[mou-net] MSP airport snowy owl update

nd perched on a light at the road's edge on the opposite side of Cargo. She made a brief foray over the runway just to the south, then returned to the lightpost, where she disgorged a large pellet, indicating recent hunting success. She was still resting there when we departed. Linda Whyte

[mou-net] Spring L. Park Reserve(archery unit)

do a bit of singing to give themselves away, the way a Tufted Titmouse did last Saturday on Snake Creek Ski Trail (Wabasha/Kellogg area). Brushing up on birdsongs, Linda Whyte 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] Broad-winged Hawk, Crosby Park, Ramsey Co.

ple can provide from there, especially if they indicate breeding behavior, are much appreciated. Likewise, for Lilydale Park, the highland golf course, and even residential areas east of Snelling, and south of Summit. Linda Whyte 2010/4/20 Fr Tom Margevičius : > Hello birders. > A relative

[mou-net] A public thanks....

of the birding potential in a part of the state I've rarely visited, and had a lot of fun doing it. This won't be my only visit! Thanks again, and good birding, Linda Whyte 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] Sandhill Cranes at Murphy-Hanehan

ed to feed. One of them finally did take off, with a lot of loud calling, but it was not clear what, if anything, had spooked it. Linda Whyte 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] Crosby Park, St. Paul, today

ging in the oak woods on the hill among some White-throated sparrows: an r female E. Towhee. She left her ground-scratching to perch where I could admire her rich brown and white, and bright russet plumage. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] addendum to Crosby Park post

r in the air. I had great views of its underbelly and the under-tail, with those broad, contrasting stripes. Linda Whyte 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] Many thanks...

birds altogether than I've ever seen in MN, and even their sound was awesome. Linda Whyte 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] Wilson's Phalaropes,180th St. marsh/N. Mockingbird, Empire substation, Dakota Co.

and thought we might have been hearing two voices, but we did not re-locate the bird. Linda Whyte 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] Crosby Park Prothonotaries and more, St. Paul

s or drops in, during the upcoming rains. Linda Whyte 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] Afton SP today

oated Sparrows among others. there were plenty of Song and Field Sparrows, and a Clay-colored as well. While we didn't find a lot of warbler action, there was definitely blue-winged Warbler song. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arch

[mou-net] Harris' Sparrow, Watergate Marina, St. Paul

re across the river. When I first arrived, there was a snatch of song that seemed to be Prothonotary, but it did not occur again, and time did not allow for an extended visual search. If anyone has the chance to check tomorrow, please post results. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http:/

Re: [mou-net] wildlife rehab question

Lots of folks from St. Paul may be down in the Lake City area tomorrow--Hok-si-la, Villa Maria, etc---. for Warbler Weekend. Maybe someone would be able to meet you part way and take the bird to Wildlife Rehab tomorrow evening. If you can't find a local rehabber, drop me a line with your contact nu

Re: [mou-net] Relatively quiet Maple Grove

Our daughter called to tell me about the kestrel, and mentioned it has been dubbed Kirby Kestrel. Linda Whyte On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Thomas Maiello wrote: > West side of Eagle Lake is holding like a pregnant pause with a lot of > resident birds busy pairing and nest building, a f

[mou-net] Grey Cloud Dunes

, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak; and White-throated, Song, Field, Savannah, Clay-colored, and Grasshopper sparrow. In the grasses of the field atop the dunes there were two short calls like a metallic hiccup; they matched my recordings of Henslow's Sparrow. I like to get a visual confirmation of the

[mou-net] Crosby Park, St. Paul, Thursday afternoon

ed in full view, showing first its back, then its front, for several minutes. Much though I would have loved to hear its song, I was grateful for the long looks. Linda Whyte 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] W. Sandpiper

areas. It was a challenge, but very rewarding to see. Linda Whyte 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] Red-headed Woodpecker, Cherokee Park, St. Paul

watch on the nesting platform, standing briefly to either re-arrange materials, or perhaps turn eggs. Some of the migrants may be tardy, but other birds seem to know it's spring. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lis

[mou-net] Crosby Park Prothonotaries, St. Paul

around the back of the island. As if that were not reward enough, there followed a very entertaining territorial battle by at least 4 Indigo Buntings singing a "Ballad of the Blues." Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arch

Re: [mou-net] Henslow's?

esent, in the field that has a trail to Minnregs Lake. On the wooded trails, Hooded Warbler song could be heard near the entrance, just twice, and then just west of the gate that blocks entrance to Trail 16. Linda Whyte On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM, Stefanie Moss wrote: > While birding Murphy-

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Prothonotary Warblers, Hennepin county

The prothonotaries are still present in the backwaters of Crosby Farm Park in St. Paul as of Thursday evening. Linda Whyte On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Stephen Greenfield wrote: > I don't recall reports of Prothonotary Warblers this year from Fort Snelling > state park, but Jerry

[mou-net] urban settlers: spotted sandpipers

from an area. Several times I did find adult birds engaged in normal foraging at the water's edge, so my presence probably wasn't too disruptive. However, I will never again think of weedy, overgrown, abandoned, industrial, urban sites as totally sterile. Nature, and birds especially.co

Re: [mou-net] Red Wing birds

Add to the list; Blue-winged Warblers seen and heard Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, m and f, seen and heard Indigo Buntings, m and f, seen and heard Redstarts, m and f, MANY seen and heard Yellow and C. Yellowthroat Warblers heard one possible N. Harrier, m, seen by a few (and "the usual suspects") Thank

Re: [mou-net] RFI: Visiting Minnesota in September

Others are better qualified than I as to saying where to find these birds, but perhaps it would help to know if you have a particular route in mind already, or would try to plan one based on their suggestions. (Welcome, and good birding) Linda Whyte On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 11:31 PM, Craig

Re: [mou-net] MN Valley NWR Sunday

d the best chance I've ever had to watch it hunt. It was mesmerizing--- its contact with water was detectable only from the delicate concentric ripples it produced. Linda Whyte On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Jonathon Jongsma wrote: > (Not sure how interesting this is to others, but since I&

[mou-net] Ft. Snelling Prothonotary Warbler

" find was the brown thrasher on the north side of the lake. Linda Whyte 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] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

hill Cranes are distributed for nesting. It's that kind of wide, long-term, data-gathering would seem important as a basis for the kind of decision in question. Perhaps that sort of information is available, but folks making the policies just haven't communicated it well Linda Whyte On Mon

Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

o ensure no negative impact on the species, and over the fear that this was setting a poor precedent. Linda Whyte On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Eric Harrold wrote: > Terence, > > Just because a research professor didn't send a grad student out during the > stated time

Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

dollars to publish such information. And > those dollars are getting harder to come by. > > Eric Harrold > Urbana, IL > > --- On *Tue, 7/27/10, linda whyte * wrote: > > > From: linda whyte > > Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue

[mou-net] Duke Lecture, U of M: "Tracking Apex Predators"

Join The Raptor Center on Friday, October 1 for an amazing afternoon with two gifted researchers - Dr. David Mech and Mark Martell. They will talk about "Tracking Apex Predators," and specifically address their research involving wolves, ospreys, and bald and golden eagles. There will be a receptio

[mou-net] Bass Ponds, Bloomington, Hennepin Co. this afternoon

(right) side of the Bass Ponds driveway, staying close in to the cattails. Linda Whyte 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] L. Vadnais LT Duck still present, late afternoon

dhead were also noted in the flocks, but I didn't find any Wigeon. Linda Whyte 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] L. Waconia scoters, loon(s?)

oters, and it spent most of its time fishing. Many thanks to John Cyrus for his diligent posting, and to Mark Larose for his suggestion as to where to access easiest looks. Multiple "lifers" in a day are a rare treat. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-b

[mou-net] Long-tailed Duck this afternoon

Trumpeter Swans. A young loon put in one very brief appearance and was not seen again. Linda Whyte 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] Vadnais Solitaire

Thanks to all those who posted and re-posted the Townsend's Solitaire. After seeing Erik Collins post this morning, we made a quick detour from an errand and stopped to see the bird around 1 PM. It was about 30 yards south of the 4th green wastebasket, starting from the parking lot off CR F and hea

Re: [mou-net] feeding on hackberry... by gulls?

This same behavior by gulls was observed last winter in Two Harbors; they were feeding on Mountain Ashberry tree, and awed us with their agility. Linda Whyte On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Stephen Greenfield wrote: > A flock of gulls regularly roosts on Lake Calhoun this time of year, bu

[mou-net] snow buntings, Dakota County

planned to exercise.) Linda Whyte 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] WW Scoters, L. Vadnais, Ramsey Co.

distinctive bill and white patches rather easily. Both birds did some diving, and succeeded in catching fish. Linda Whyte 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] ethics

us that you don't destroy trees or property, and would put everything back in place. Thanks, Jim x for volunteering to maintain the feeders. Thanks to all of you and so many others, for sharing your talents. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Live from Freeborn County

Be careful he doesn't change his call to, "SAINT Peter-Peter-Peter," or it might indicate the End Is Near ;-) Linda On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:22 PM, wrote: >   A Tufted Titmouse has been seen around Hartland Evangelical Lutheran > Church in beautiful downtown Hartland. It makes sense. All birds

Re: [mou-net] Worthen sparrow nests located (Mexico)

Hats off, to the efforts of the BCA! On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 12:15 AM, Gordon wrote: > > > > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8576000/8576551.stm > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.h

Re: [mou-net] behavior effects of methylmercury ingestion in ibis

Most interesting---and what are the primary sources of mercury, as entry agents into the food chain? That would be the next question. On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:39 PM, Gordon wrote: > > > Christine Dell'Amore > > National Geographic News > > Published December

[mou-net] airport birds

base of a tree on the east side of the FedEx parking lot. He very quickly disappeared behind a snow mound along a close runway. There was also the "usual airport shrike" at the top of a tree on the east side of the service road that runs parallel to Cedar/77. Linda Whyte Join or Lea

[mou-net] Snowy Owl--many thanks

found their tracks, but not the birds. A flock spotted up toward Lewiston, proved to be Horned Larks. Linda Whyte 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] Northfield Snowy Owl still present

quickly to the road, because shortly thereafter, I received a call from Laura Coble saying she and her daughter had just seen the owl. Bonus: this was a life bird for birding partner Jed, and the Snowy hunt-attempt was a first for me.Thanks again to those who posted. Linda Whyte Join or Lea

Re: [mou-net] Owl in the "Bog"

Thanks, Mike, for the heads-up. It sounds as though our personal policy should be to share specifics of sightings only with those we know personally, and well enough to trust their ethics. I was of two minds about it, because I like to help others enjoy the birds. But it's not worth the chance of c

Re: [mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Winter Birding Festival - Extension

cies every time. I was fortunate enough to see some of those species during the Brrrdathon a couple of weeks ago, but I'd turn around and go back if I could; it never hurts to have guides and extra eyes! Linda Whyte On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Michael Hendrickson wrote: > Hello: >

[mou-net] L. Vadnais Solitaire/ new Brighton Rough-Legged Hawk

also able to enjoy the New Brighton Rough-legged Hawk. It spent its time observing the industrial field, from both various trees and mid-air positions, kiting in the wind for a good stretch of time. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Saw-whet still there

Thank you very much for sharing this bird. My young friend got his lifer, and I had the best views I've ever enjoyed of this species! Linda Whyte On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 9:31 AM, wrote: > Back from church, bird still in apple tree at 9:30 > > > > Join or

Re: [mou-net] Newby

We appreciate the invitation, Bruce; and while Larry has a point, just think about all the warblers those insects will bring you ;-) Welcome to MN birding. Linda Whyte On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Bruce Marzinske wrote: > Hello!, I just moved up to No. Central Mn from N. Iowa. This is

[mou-net] Sax-Zim this weekend

g hand over hand. The Bog is always worth repeat visits! (By the way, we made a pass along Stony River Forest Road, a personal favorite, more for the ambiance than for the birding, and had no trouble driving it in the Outback. There wasn't enough time to try Whyte Road, though.) Linda Why

Re: [mou-net] Birding Friend's Question

"Critical migration stopover", or "critical migration oasis" might convey the necessity. Linda On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Pastor Al Schirmacher wrote: > A conservationist and birding friend is working with others on a series of > workshops, and asked me to forward the following question: >

[mou-net] Crosby Farm Park, St. Paul

the flood-fearcast.) Linda Whyte 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] Blue Jay behavior question

latter are in a container much smaller and harder for a jay to perch upon than the other feeder, so the motivating factor is hard to discern. Linda Whyte On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Alan Stankevitz wrote: > Betsy and the group... > > I don't have an answer for you, but I do have an

Re: [mou-net] Masters of the Sky

speak and write descriptively.) Linda Whyte On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM, jeff fischer wrote: > This Saturday and Sunday The World Bird Sanctuary from St Louis, MO, > > > This Saturday and Sunday The World Bird Sanctuary from St Louis, MO, will be > presenting Masters of the sky at The Carpe

[mou-net] Merlins, Acacia Cemetery (Mendota Heights)

Red-tail circling and the Bald Eagles above the river, and we were able to enjoy long looks at her colors and markings. Linda Whyte 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] kestrel, Empire substation (Dakota County)/ a question about Red-tail nests

being faithful to a successful nest-site. Linda Whyte 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] Crosby Park, St. Paul, Raptors, Eagle on the nest

Owls. Surprise! One of the mature eagles flew to the nest with loud calls, and settled itself right in. Birds are so humbling. On the way up Elway to the car, came a familiar, and welcome song: Red-winged Blackbirds were gathering beside the apartment complex on Shepard Road. Spring has sprung. Linda

Re: [mou-net] Confused bird

Maybe it's one of the pair that nested in Lakeville last year, or other parts south or adjacent to this latitude. After all, we have no certainty that the "southerly" nesters are later arrivals, do we? Maybe they're just early starter, ready to begin breeding. Linda Whyte On

[mou-net] great day in Rice/Goodhue Co.

, among the Canadas. Once again, an Eagle spooked the birds, so there was no chance to search for any Ross' Geese. By the time we got home, we had seen 4 kestrels in 3 counties, in addition to many Red-tails and Eagles---a great day in Rice and Goodhue. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] Long-tailed ducks

Ben Wilson wishes to express thanks for the posting of those Long-tailed ducks in Agate Bay. He has just scoped and counted 38 of them, near the coal-chute docks, as seen from the breakwater. Linda Whyte On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM, Bruce Munson wrote: > 20 long-tailed ducks in Agate

[mou-net] Sap(sucker)s rising

caught my eye because it was doing a repertoire of credible imitations of other species. While the mimicry didn't lure any prey, it was certainly interesting to witness. Linda Whyte 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] woodcocks, Rachel Lily Preserve, Mendota Heights

, so none were seen. Linda Whyte 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] Winter Wren, Dodge Nature Center

it. At that point it zipped out, and slipped under the footbridge over the channel nearby. Linda Whyte 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] L. Byllesby/ Randolph Ind. Park: gulls, Wilson's Phalaropes--Yellow-headed blackbirds, 180th St Marsh (Dakota County)

to Diana Doyle for posting the Western Grebe on L. Nokomis. It was indeed a very co-operative bird, staying close to the boat ramp. Linda Whyte 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] urban St. Paul FOY yard birds

the regulars, and the mallard hen is still absent after trying to elude the two amorous drakes who were pursuing her earlier. That seems to have left enough goodies to please the migrants---and this weather-bound birder. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] L. Vadnais Pine Warbler/St. Paul Swainson's Thrush

e may have been at least two Pine Warblers. As if the day could improve on that, we looked out into the pine at the front of the house, checking on one of our visiting sapsuckers, and found a Swainson's Thrush looking back at us from 4 feet away. It was a first for our yard. Linda Whyte Joi

[mou-net] Harris' sparrow, Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings

oat's, gave away its location; it was foraging under some bushes on the north side of the administration building, before it popped to the top of a bush in full view. Also on the premises were a pair of E. Towhees, a pair of Brown Thrashers, and dozens of Blue Jays. Linda Whyte Jo

Re: [mou-net] Warblers and thrushes feeding on the streets in Ramsey Co

Anyone with flowering fruit trees should keep an eye them. Our plum is in full bloom right now and this afternoon it hosted Nashville, Tennessee and Cape May warblers, both genders. I wouldn't be surprised if they're eating both plant and animal material. Linda Whyte On Fri, May 13, 20

Re: [mou-net] Migrants up north (St Louis co)

make the comparison between them very easy to do. Linda Whyte On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Thomas P. Malone wrote: > Ben raises an interesting issue:  I have searched in vain for a Canada > warbler; I've seen virtually everything else during that search (ok, no > cerulean or Co

Re: [mou-net] Kestrels

ting, it hasn't seemed necessary. That said, I've found them on power lines along the many agricultural fields in those counties. In certain places they seem pretty dependable from year to year. Linda Whyte On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Bly, Bart (DNR) wrote: > I haven't seen

Re: [mou-net] Prothonotary Warblers - Crosby Farm, St. Paul

rs, I guess, but since they've returned it must indicate they were successful again last year. Linda Whyte On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Scott Loss wrote: > Brandon Breen and I found several Prothonotary Warblers at Crosby Farm Park > this morning. One female was right along the pav

[mou-net] Screech Owl foster parents sought

other young Screech Owls in the metro area, please contact The Raptor Center. Clinic 612-624-3681 or Front desk 612-624-4745. You may need to leave a message for them to return the call. If you have difficulty getting through, please e-mail me at this address. Thank you. Linda Whyte Join or Leav

[mou-net] Whooping Cranes, Rice County

med to have settled in for the night. We're hopeful they'll remain at least awhile, now that we've experienced the Rapture, so to speak. Linda Whyte Location (courtesy of our friend): N44.40681 X W093.06510; nearest intersection CR 42 and CR 31, and Lamb Ave.; nearest address 1

[mou-net] about viewing Whooping Cranes

w the guidelines provided (Linda Whyte): "My name is Eva Szyszkoski and I work for the International Crane Foundation as part of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership’s Monitoring and Management Team. We are responsible for monitoring the Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Kooky Goldfinch?

Maybe she is treating fur like thistle-down, as though "seeding" the species' favorite food-source? They do breed late, in the season when thistle-seed would be abundant, "planting would be to their advantage. (Think of all the species whose buried seed-stores may end up grow

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Henslow's Sparrow, Murphy-Hanrehan

The Hooded Warbler at Murphy-Hanrehan was in fine voice this morning, easy to hear and not too difficult to find. He was along the section of trail that is accessed across from the Horse Camp parking lot. Hike in until you find the green park signs on either side of the path, that prohibit entry du

[mou-net] Chat not found

Reports of a Yellow-breasted Chat at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington drew me there for the daily exercise walk. Starting right across the street from the beach parking lot and just by the pond, I made a loop south-east-north-west, starting and ending where I think the Chat was reported. Purposel

[mou-net] Black Terns, 180th St. marsh (Dakota County)

all anyone else mentioning them there, anyway. Have they been there before, or is it more likely they blew in on those winds? I've only gotten to see them in Carlos Avery and Sherburne NWAs and places further west. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=m

[mou-net] about Black Terns: thank you

Thanks to all of you who answered about past and present Black Tern sightings at the 180th St. marsh and elsewhere. It seems they were more prevalent locally in past years than I had realized, and for some understandable though regrettable reasons, may not be as readily seen around here as they onc

[mou-net] Bell's Vireo, St. Paul, Excel High Bridge Plant

were Kildeer and Spotted Sandpipers. In addition, many swallows were hunting there, and the local kestrel was hovering overhead. Two Osprey were visible on the platform nest as well. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

Re: [mou-net] Interesting Owl Behavior

Since you couldn't see it, could this bird have been a Nighthawk instead? (You didn't mention its size at all, but I know nighthawks have returned to the metro area, and I've seen them hunting that way around light sources elsewhere.) Linda On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Andrew Birch wrote: > T

[mou-net] Bell's Vireo, St. Paul: point of discussion

ble to continue visiting this site without interference. Please don't take this message as a negative response to any particular person's habits or choices; I'm just concerned about the well-being of these particular birds and their potential vulnerability. Linda Whyte Join or Leave

[mou-net] Cliff Fen/Black Dog today

Return of cool weather made the Cliff Fen to Black Dog Trail a good place for exercise. Rob finally got his FOY Sandhill Cranes with a leisurely fly-over by four of them, heading west to east. The expected summer residents were present, but it was especially gratifying to hear and briefly see the r

Re: [mou-net] Golden Eagles harmed by wind turbines

It is indeed, unfortunate. There seems to be no escaping the conclusion that all forms of energy production come at some kind of price. We need to minimize the "side-effects" or collateral damages of all of them---and start by examining our own energy consumption. Linda Whyte On Mon, Ju

[mou-net] Prothonotary Warblers, Crosby Park, St. Paul

off behind the "island", heading for some maples at the shore's edge. On a BBA check last year, the water there was seen to have some promising stumps, with cavity-holes for potential Prothonotary nests. Apparently at least some of those cavities were above maximum floodstage heig

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Pileated Woodpecker, Eastern Kingbird

Because I'm an urban dweller, I don't get a lot of time to observe Kingbirds, so your message makes me curious. Are Kingbirds uniformly aggressive toward other birds, or do they just have a long-standing feud with particular species? It makes some sense, of course with species that are either known

Re: [mou-net] injured bird

He should bring it to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville. The vets there will know if the bird is blind and whether or not it's treatable. If he can't travel up here, perhaps someone else can; or the bird could be "relayed" to someone willing to meet him halfway between there and Rosev

[mou-net] St. Paul Bell's Vireos re-located

Xcel plant property next door. Perhaps that was their living area all along. Perhaps nesting was not interrupted. We also checked on the old power plant grounds, and found a pair of BROWN Thrashers, the male teed up and singing, the female carrying food. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] time correction, Rachel Lilly walk, Wed., 7/13

If you plan to attend St. Paul Audubon's walk at Rachel Lilly Preserve tomorrow, please note the time is 6:30 AM, not PM as originally listed. I apologize for the initial mix-up. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

[mou-net] Rachel Lilly walk recap

, and helped to pick out a spotted Sandpiper among the Kildeer at the pond. Thanks, too, to Kathy and Cindy, for their knowledge of the flora. Dave, I'm glad you found the entrance and caught up to us! Larry, thanks for keeping my ears at work, as always. I look forward to seeing everyone agai

Re: [mou-net] Swainson's Hawk - Cottage Grove (Washington Co.)

nally saw one at Randolph Industrial Park. Linda Whyte On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM, Scott Loss wrote: > Driving from the Twin Cities to La Crosse on Saturday morning (7-16), I > spotted an adult Swainson's Hawk soaring low over the intersection of Hwy 61 > and Jamaica Ave. in Cot

[mou-net] St. Paul Bell's Vireos re-found

dirt driveway that leads into the construction lot. They were working their way east in small trees and bushes along the shore when I lost contact. Linda Whyte 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] correction on Bell's Vireo

Of course, the Bell's post should have read "Saturday"; cleaning out the garage in hot weather has fired my brain. Luckily, I have friends watching our for me. (Thanks, Curt.) Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http:

[mou-net] SWIFT (Count) reminder!

esh your memory about the Sit and how you can participate go to http://mn.audubon.org/birds-science-education/audubon-at-home/chimney-swift-conservation-project. Linda Whyte 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] Swift-count, so far

e fun with it. Linda Whyte 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] St. Paul Xcel's Bell's Vireo update

e here. There are no plans to develop this section, either, so it appears to be safe. A thank-you is in order to Xcel personnel for helping us gain access: Colette Jurek, Community Relations, and Brian Behm, Plant Director. Xcel's interest in the welfare of the birds is appreciated. Linda Whyt

[mou-net] St. Paul Merlins

Two very vocal Merlins were seen flying between conifers in chase mode, between 4:30 and 5:30 this afternoon, near the SW corner of the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and Edgcumbe Road. Easiest viewing was standing at the entrance to the alley that runs south from Jefferson. Linda Whyte

Re: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?

Many, over the years, though no species as exceptional as those. Most recently, yesterday: arriving at my pet-care gig at a friend's house 2 blocks from home, a pair of Merlins in the conifer in her yard. Linda Whyte On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Al Schirmacher wrote: > Sometimes

[mou-net] Rachel Lilly Preserve (Dakota County), 8/10

erent subset of birds. Everyone seemed to agree this is a place worth re-visiting, though, so we'll see what next month brings. (My thanks to Chase Davies for sharing information about flora and other fauna, as well as birds.) Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

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