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FYI- Audubon is starting (restarting?) a marsh bird monitoring program, so sharing this info in case any of you or others you know of anyone interested in participating. By all means, please share this notice.
Date: 1/10/26 8:07 am From: Matt Hoberg <mhoberg1...> Subject: [mou-net] Volunteer as a Trip Leader for the MOU
If your New Year's resolution involves birding more and sharing bird joy with others, please consider volunteering with the MOU as a field trip leader!
This is a great opportunity to get out in the field and give back to the organization. Being an "expert" is not required, as long as you know the birds at your chosen site and are willing to help participants have a great experience.
Getting started is as simple as picking a location and date to lead a trip - it could be a favorite patch in the local area or somewhere further afield.
Please reach out to me at <fieldtrips...> to start the conversation.
Happy birding, Matt Hoberg MOU Field Trips Committee Chair
Date: 1/2/26 9:03 am From: Anthony Hertzel <axhertzel...> Subject: [mou-net] Passing on a request
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Hello,
My name is Candace Stenzel and I'm a contractor for the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center's Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective - a partnership of scientists and practitioners working to advance shorebird conservation across the Western Hemisphere.
I’m reaching out because we’re partnering with the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to develop outreach materials (including a printable pamphlet and a web-based version) focused on creating shorebird-friendly habitat across Minnesota. As part of this effort, I’m looking for shorebird photos taken specifically in Minnesota to include in these materials.
If anyone from the MOU has any shorebird photos taken in Minnesota that they'd be open to sharing, we'd love to hear from them! We'd of course credit their names in the materials.
Thanks so much for considering!
Date: 1/1/26 7:37 am From: Matt Hoberg <mhoberg1...> Subject: [mou-net] MOU Field Trip: Blue Lake January 24
*January 24: Blue Lake (Scott County)* 9 am
Join Andy Forbes for a winter birding session at a popular spot in the Twin Cities Metro, Blue Lake Sewage Lagoons. The lagoons themselves hold duck species throughout winter where seasonal and regional rarities are often found. The surrounding woods/field/marshes could also be hosting passerines and raptors. For more information and registration (required), visit the registration page <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-60913921-blue#/>.
Date: 12/17/25 6:48 pm From: Liz Stanley <lizmstanley...> Subject: [mou-net] A couple of open areas in the Bloomington CBC this Saturday 12/20
Hello birders,
Due to some last minute cancellations, we have two areas up for grabs. Check out our map at https://www.bloomingtoncbc.org/count-info/maps. Areas 15 and 24 wide open! Also, one person had to drop out of Area 3, and we have one new counter there could use some help. If you are an experienced birder/CBC'er, and have some time Saturday, let me know!
