Date: 6/5/23 6:29 am From: Andrew Nyhus <andrewnyhus123...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Limpkin (Wantonwan Co.)
Chad Hines refound the bird this morning around 5:15 at this location:
44.007240,-94.394606. Chad, Ron Erpelding and I watched it until around
around 6:00 when it flew to here 44.008373,-94.393615
Also, present at this location was a Least Bittern. At one time the two
birds were hunting within a few feet of each other.
Great morning!
Andy Nyhus
On Mon, Jun 5, 2023, 7:52 AM Alyssa DeRubeis <alderubeis...> wrote:
> On June 1, Rachel and Chad Hillesheim found Minnesota’s second state
> record of Limpkin in the ponds at 320th and 330th Streets. Here are the
> original coordinates: (44.0080000, -94.3950000). However, the bird seems to
> move around a fair bit, so be sure to check eBird for the most recent
> updates: https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35607. Scroll down to
> Limpkin or search for Limpkin by pressing Control and F buttons at the same
> time, then typing “Limpkin.”
>
> It was most recently seen about an hour ago. Either it’s fairly
> cooperative with visuals or it’s not cooperative whatsoever. No one has
> heard it vocalize to my knowledge.
>
> Happy summer birding!
>
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> out in the woods near Montreal, QC
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On June 1, Rachel and Chad Hillesheim found Minnesota’s second state record of Limpkin in the ponds at 320th and 330th Streets. Here are the original coordinates: (44.0080000, -94.3950000). However, the bird seems to move around a fair bit, so be sure to check eBird for the most recent updates: https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35607. Scroll down to Limpkin or search for Limpkin by pressing Control and F buttons at the same time, then typing “Limpkin.”
It was most recently seen about an hour ago. Either it’s fairly cooperative with visuals or it’s not cooperative whatsoever. No one has heard it vocalize to my knowledge.
Date: 6/3/23 11:59 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Acadian Flycatcher at Crow Hassan (Hennepin) and field trip results
On an MOU field trip I led this morning, we turned up an Acadian Flycatcher singing at the edge of a vernal pool between trail markers 15 and 10. This is a difficult bird for the county and was an unexpected find at this location. For convenience to those following up, here is a gps pin: (45.1826432, -93.6398207)
In total, we tallied 63 species, some of which were life birds for the 10 attendees that joined me for a five mile hike through beautiful Crow Hassan Park Reserve. Here is a full accounting of our observations: https://ebird.org/mn/checklist/S140332917
Date: 6/2/23 11:38 am From: Steve Weston <sweston2g...> Subject: [mou-net] Field trip this Sunday - Dakota County Prairie Birds
This Sunday (June 4) I will be leading my annual Dakota County Prairie
Birds Field Trip. We will meet at 7am at Schaar’s Bluff (Spring Lake Park)
and after a short hike around the picnic area, we will drive the prairies
of Dakota County in search of grassland and other bird species. We will
visit both well-known birding hot spots and little known locales. With
the exception of some short level- ground hikes, birding will be mainly
at roadside stops. This field trip is free and open to the public and no
reservations will be taken. Both new and experienced birders are
welcome. Bring a lunch if you want to stay for the afternoon’s birds.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
<sweston2g...>
Date: 6/2/23 4:41 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Field Trip Opportunity: Louisville Swamp & Rapids Lake w/William Marengo, June 10th
All,
We have another upcoming field trip planned for June 10th with Bill Morengo. This will start at Louisville Swamp (Scott County), then after a break the group will start again at Rapids Lake NWR on the Carver County side of the river. The group will meet at 7:30AM at the Louisville Swamp trailhead at the end of 145th St W which is just beyond the entrance to the Renaissance Festival grounds. Target species will include flycatchers, vireos, orioles, towhees as well as sparrows in the grassland portion of the park. Prothonotary Warbler is a possibility, but finding one will depend greatly upon the water level and trail conditions.
Date: 6/1/23 7:01 pm From: Stephen Greenfield <tapaculo47...> Subject: [mou-net] Minnesota Global Birders, online: Northeastern Brazil
In the June meeting of the informal "Minnesota global birders" group , I
will be giving a presentation on birding Brazil's northeast. That region is
very different from what comes to mind when we think of Brazil, with
accordingly a different – and remarkable – birdlife.
Monday, June 12, from 7 to 9 pm CDT.
You can get more information and register for the presentation with
Eventbrite at one of the links below. After you register, you will receive
instructions on connecting to Zoom.
Peder Svingen found an adult Ross’s Gull on Wisconsin Point (in Superior, Wisconsin, which is just just across from Park Point in Duluth). You’ll want to go to Lot 1 to view the bird.
This was as of an hour ago that he found it, and it was seen as recently as 22 minutes ago. However, 1 minute ago a Bald Eagle spooked all the gulls.
Hopefully it comes back, and hopefully it drifts into the Minnesota side!
Date: 5/30/23 5:51 pm From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Correction: Aitkin County Field Trip, June *11th
Apologies for having to send this correction, but this field trip is actually on *SUNDAY JUNE 11th* as is shown in the Signup Genius event, not Saturday June 10th that I mistakenly sent this morning.
Thank you,
Trey Weaver
________________________________
From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 8:58 AM
To: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET...>
Subject: Aitkin County Field Trip, *June 11th*
All,
I will be leading a field trip through Aitkin County on *June 11th*. We will meet in the town of Floodwood (exact rendezvous TBD) at 6AM, starting the morning on Hedbom Road to the West of town, carpooling with ideally 2 vehicles at most. We will then go back to Floodwood and caravan around Aitkin county in a counter clockwise route until reaching Rice Lake NWR for an evening birding session to end the day.
Participants would be encouraged to get lodging or find a campground nearby the night before as we will meet at 6AM sharp. There is a place called the Stardust Motel in the town of Floodwood currently with 6 rooms left as of 8:30AM on 5/30. With taxes my room came to ~$92, making this an affordable and convenient choice.
While you're up in the area and feel like you can handle a nocturnal birding session before waking up early the next day, McGregor Marsh is a great location for hearing Yellow Rails.
This will be limited to seven participants (with five slots left) and registration via Signup Genius event is required. Please see the following link for more information and to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48a9ac2fa5ffce9-aitkin#/
I hope you'll consider joining me. Please reach out to me with any questions.
Date: 5/30/23 2:15 pm From: Beth Potter <bizzybethpotter...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Aitkin County Field Trip, June 10th
I’m assuming we bring our own snacks and lunch, right?
Looking forward to this!
Beth
On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 10:57 AM Patrick Conway <
<00003925fc0fb671-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> I can’t attend but we stayed at the Stardust a while back to bird Sax Zim
> and it’s a great little place.
> Also the food at Main Street Station was really good.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 30, 2023, at 8:58 AM, Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> wrote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> > I will be leading a field trip through Aitkin County on June 10th. We
> will meet in the town of Floodwood (exact rendezvous TBD) at 6AM, starting
> the morning on Hedbom Road to the West of town, carpooling with ideally 2
> vehicles at most. We will then go back to Floodwood and caravan around
> Aitkin county in a counter clockwise route until reaching Rice Lake NWR for
> an evening birding session to end the day.
> >
> > Participants would be encouraged to get lodging or find a campground
> nearby the night before as we will meet at 6AM sharp. There is a place
> called the Stardust Motel in the town of Floodwood currently with 6 rooms
> left as of 8:30AM on 5/30. With taxes my room came to ~$92, making this an
> affordable and convenient choice.
> >
> > While you're up in the area and feel like you can handle a nocturnal
> birding session before waking up early the next day, McGregor Marsh is a
> great location for hearing Yellow Rails.
> >
> > This will be limited to seven participants (with five slots left) and
> registration via Signup Genius event is required. Please see the following
> link for more information and to register:
> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48a9ac2fa5ffce9-aitkin#/ > >
> > I hope you'll consider joining me. Please reach out to me with any
> questions.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Trey Weaver
> >
> >
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Date: 5/30/23 8:57 am From: Patrick Conway <00003925fc0fb671-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Aitkin County Field Trip, June 10th
I can’t attend but we stayed at the Stardust a while back to bird Sax Zim and it’s a great little place.
Also the food at Main Street Station was really good.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 30, 2023, at 8:58 AM, Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> I will be leading a field trip through Aitkin County on June 10th. We will meet in the town of Floodwood (exact rendezvous TBD) at 6AM, starting the morning on Hedbom Road to the West of town, carpooling with ideally 2 vehicles at most. We will then go back to Floodwood and caravan around Aitkin county in a counter clockwise route until reaching Rice Lake NWR for an evening birding session to end the day.
>
> Participants would be encouraged to get lodging or find a campground nearby the night before as we will meet at 6AM sharp. There is a place called the Stardust Motel in the town of Floodwood currently with 6 rooms left as of 8:30AM on 5/30. With taxes my room came to ~$92, making this an affordable and convenient choice.
>
> While you're up in the area and feel like you can handle a nocturnal birding session before waking up early the next day, McGregor Marsh is a great location for hearing Yellow Rails.
>
> This will be limited to seven participants (with five slots left) and registration via Signup Genius event is required. Please see the following link for more information and to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48a9ac2fa5ffce9-aitkin#/ >
> I hope you'll consider joining me. Please reach out to me with any questions.
>
> Best,
>
> Trey Weaver
>
>
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Date: 5/30/23 6:58 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Aitkin County Field Trip, June 10th
All,
I will be leading a field trip through Aitkin County on June 10th. We will meet in the town of Floodwood (exact rendezvous TBD) at 6AM, starting the morning on Hedbom Road to the West of town, carpooling with ideally 2 vehicles at most. We will then go back to Floodwood and caravan around Aitkin county in a counter clockwise route until reaching Rice Lake NWR for an evening birding session to end the day.
Participants would be encouraged to get lodging or find a campground nearby the night before as we will meet at 6AM sharp. There is a place called the Stardust Motel in the town of Floodwood currently with 6 rooms left as of 8:30AM on 5/30. With taxes my room came to ~$92, making this an affordable and convenient choice.
While you're up in the area and feel like you can handle a nocturnal birding session before waking up early the next day, McGregor Marsh is a great location for hearing Yellow Rails.
This will be limited to seven participants (with five slots left) and registration via Signup Genius event is required. Please see the following link for more information and to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48a9ac2fa5ffce9-aitkin#/
I hope you'll consider joining me. Please reach out to me with any questions.
The scissor-tailed flycatcher was still at the above location this morning.
Thank you Greg and Alyssa for the post!
Anyone heading there, please be aware this is a protected Scientific and
Natural Area, so no dogs are allowed (even if leashed).
On Sun, May 28, 2023, 11:24 AM Alyssa DeRubeis <alderubeis...> wrote:
> Greg Nelson just found a female-type Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Grey
> Cloud Dunes SNA. Here are the coordinates: 44.7987542, -92.9617415.
>
> Here are more directions from him: “Mostly sallying in the burnt field
> with sumac along the upper path perching on sumacs. Also sallying north of
> the path and perching on top of young poplars. Visible right from the trail
> most of the time.”
>
> Good birding!
>
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> Montreal, Quebec
>
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Greg Nelson just found a female-type Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. Here are the coordinates: 44.7987542, -92.9617415.
Here are more directions from him: “Mostly sallying in the burnt field with sumac along the upper path perching on sumacs. Also sallying north of the path and perching on top of young poplars. Visible right from the trail most of the time.”
Date: 5/27/23 3:41 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Field trip opportunity: Stanley Eddie Park (Wright Co), June 4th
Good morning,
We have a field trip scheduled for June 4th and will be led by Tony Lau at Stanley Eddie Park Reserve. The main target will be Cerulean Warbler, but many other species nest at this park including Blue Winged Warbler, Wood Thrush, Red Shouldered Hawk, and Barred Owl.
Saw them both last night, first spied from the Nokomis Pier looking north.
Easy to find, terrible to photograph, but we both got good enough views
through the bins. Also had a nice Baltimore oriole.
The MOU is an outstandingly helpful and friendly community, eager to share
knowledge and support. Thanks so much.
Missy Bowen
On Fri, May 26, 2023, 12:48 AM Reuther, Brigitte <Brigitte.Reuther...>
wrote:
Date: 5/25/23 4:48 pm From: Doug Kieser <chewy2b...> Subject: [mou-net] Red Knot, McLeod County
Currently looking at a beautiful Red Knot in McLeod County in a flooded field on 130th St. between Glencoe and Biscay. Many other shorebirds around including both Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits. If you chase and don't find it, check the fields at the intersection of Jade and County 3. Location: 44.806486,-94.225217
Forgot the handsome Catbird pair I spotted puzzling over our suet feeder!
Sent from my iPad
> On May 25, 2023, at 6:22 PM, Kathryn Rudd <katdantz...> wrote:
>
> Finally a Warbling Vireo has returned and his burbling argumentative song can be heard as he forages in our backyard trees. Several brilliant Baltimore Orioles, Rubythroats, Redwing Blackbirds, and a Great Crested Flycatcher have stuck around for a while in and near our back area. Our various types of feeders and birdbath are an attractant for sure.
> Kathryn Rudd, Eagan
>
> Sent from my iPad
Finally a Warbling Vireo has returned and his burbling argumentative song can be heard as he forages in our backyard trees. Several brilliant Baltimore Orioles, Rubythroats, Redwing Blackbirds, and a Great Crested Flycatcher have stuck around for a while in and near our back area. Our various types of feeders and birdbath are an attractant for sure.
Kathryn Rudd, Eagan
The Pacific Loon was still present ~6 pm tonight, observed swimming and
diving together with a juvenile Common Loon. We saw them at the SE end of
the lake, a bit south of the Nokomis Pier. At one point they popped up
pretty close to the East shore where we were standing These were the
closest looks we got.
Here are links to some shots I got, not ideal lighting as the sun was
behind the birds..still some nice relatively close looks, and nice to see
these two different loons together..
On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM <stl062...> wrote:
> It was present at 1:00
>
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET...> On Behalf Of Brian Tennessen
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:57 PM
> To: <MOU-NET...>
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis
>
> Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there
> this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see...
>
> Brian
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog <kat.baumtrog...>
> wrote:
>
> > Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get
> > scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am
> >
> > On Wed, May 24, 2023, 06:55 KCB <googn51...> wrote:
> >
> > > Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning?
> > > Thank you
> > > Kathy C Brown
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
> > > <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin)
> > > > is
> > still
> > > > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50
> am.
> > > in
> > > > southern half of the lake
> > > > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
> > > >
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From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET...> On Behalf Of Brian Tennessen
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:57 PM
To: <MOU-NET...>
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis
Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see...
Brian
On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog <kat.baumtrog...> wrote:
> Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get
> scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2023, 06:55 KCB <googn51...> wrote:
>
> > Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning?
> > Thank you
> > Kathy C Brown
> >
> > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
> > <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> >
> > > The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin)
> > > is
> still
> > > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am.
> > in
> > > southern half of the lake
> > > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
> > >
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🫰it stays til tomorrow afternoon...
Coming in hot from New Orleans..
On Wed, May 24, 2023, 3:57 PM Brian Tennessen <brian.tennessen...>
wrote:
> Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there
> this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see...
>
> Brian
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog <kat.baumtrog...>
> wrote:
>
> > Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get
> > scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am
> >
> > On Wed, May 24, 2023, 06:55 KCB <googn51...> wrote:
> >
> > > Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning?
> > > Thank you
> > > Kathy C Brown
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
> > > <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is
> > still
> > > > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50
> am.
> > > in
> > > > southern half of the lake
> > > > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
> > > >
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Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there
this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see...
Brian
On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog <kat.baumtrog...> wrote:
> Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get
> scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2023, 06:55 KCB <googn51...> wrote:
>
> > Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning?
> > Thank you
> > Kathy C Brown
> >
> > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
> > <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> >
> > > The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is
> still
> > > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am.
> > in
> > > southern half of the lake
> > > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
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Date: 5/24/23 6:31 am From: Kat Baumtrog <kat.baumtrog...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis
Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am
On Wed, May 24, 2023, 06:55 KCB <googn51...> wrote:
> Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning? > Thank you > Kathy C Brown > > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal < > <hoegerlerdal...> wrote: > > > The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still > > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am. > in > > southern half of the lake > > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis > > > > ---- > > 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 social > > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > ---- > 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 social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. >
Date: 5/24/23 5:58 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Field trip opportunity: Crow-Hassan, June 3rd
Hello,
I trust that you are all enjoying a bird-filled May, but June is almost here and with it, nesting bird season. I have a field trip planned at an excellent location for finding choice prairie, Oak savannah, and woodland species at Crow Hassan on June 3rd. Species that are likely establishing nesting territory here include: Blue Winged Warbler, Eastern Towhee, Henslow's, Grasshopper, Vesper, Lark, Clay-Colored and Field Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, Orchard Oriole, Yellow-Billed and Black-Billed Cuckoo (both more difficult than the formerly listed) among more. Resident Common Ravens are also frequently found at Crow Hassan.
On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 7:57 AM KCB <googn51...> wrote:
> We are seeing the Pacific Loon.
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 7:29 AM KCB <googn51...> wrote:
>
>> We’ve been teased by a Double Crested Cormorant…
>>
>> On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
>> <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
>>
>>> The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still
>>> here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am.
>>> in
>>> southern half of the lake
>>> Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
>>>
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On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 7:29 AM KCB <googn51...> wrote:
> We’ve been teased by a Double Crested Cormorant…
>
> On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
> <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
>
>> The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still
>> here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am. in
>> southern half of the lake
>> Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
>>
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On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <
<hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still
> here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am. in
> southern half of the lake
> Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
>
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Any observations of Pacific Loon this morning? Thank you Kathy C Brown
On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal < <hoegerlerdal...> wrote:
> The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still > here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am. in > southern half of the lake > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis > > ---- > 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 social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. >
The Pacific Loon at Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis (Hennepin) is still here. Actively diving all around the lake. First refound about 6:50 am. in southern half of the lake Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis
Date: 5/22/23 4:12 pm From: sparky stensaas <sparkystensaas...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County
I have to chime in on this as well...
For years (and I mean YEARS!) I had heard this song on my early stops on my Carlton County BBS route and had no idea what it was (usually sung between 4:45am and 6am).
I think I used to record it as Brown Creeper! (as it has the high-pitched descending quality reminiscent of Brown Creeper). On the BBS the early stops are quite dark, and you can't just track down birds because of the time restrictions.
Thanks to purchasing the Sibley app a few years ago, the mystery was solved..."dawn song" of Black-and-white Warbler. Like Jesse noted, there are few resources that even mentioned this song previously.
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From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET...> on behalf of Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 12:39 PM
To: <MOU-NET...> <MOU-NET...>
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County
Almost (?) all warblers that we run into in MN have "alternate songs",
which can be quite a bit different in patterning from what we usually hear
and are taught when learning songs. A number are very rare - for example
Nashville Warblers do a short flight song sometimes, which I pick up on
some automated recordings but almost never hear in the field. Others use
theirs quite commonly, like Black-throated Green (zee-zee-zee-zee zoo-zee
and zoo-zee zoo-zoo-zee), and are relatively well-known, but sometimes
those common versions (like with B&W) have been missed by the literature,
with many ornithologists perhaps not living near where these birds actually
breed, or being out when they often give these alternate songs.
Generally, the alternate songs seem to function in attracting or reassuring
mates, while the ones we hear more often are for defending territories from
other males.
Good birding!
Jesse Ellis
Cedar Rapids, IA (and Ely, MN in summer)
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...> wrote:
Date: 5/22/23 1:14 pm From: Kyle Te Poel <kyle.tepoel...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County
I hear that Black-and-White song often, and have been fooled many-a-time.
It's amazing how identical it sounds to the Yellow-Throated's song.
For what it's worth, Louisiana Waterthrushes also have a version of their
song that is very, very similar to the alternate Black-and-White/regular
Yellow-Throated Warbler song. I was recently in Illinois and heard the
Yellow-Throated Warbler's song from the canopy. I climbed the trail up the
cliff which, thankfully, landed me at eye level with the singing bird,
which turned out to be the Louisiana Waterthrush. Was hoping it was a
Yellow-Throated as I'd already seen Louisiana that day, but it was a good
learning moment!
Kyle Te Poel
Stillwater Township, MN
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 12:39 PM Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> wrote:
> I think this is a good point to bring up, Bob! I hear this "canyon wren"
> version of B&W warbler song quite a bit up in Ely over the summer early in
> the season and many recording collections don't mention it. All About Birds
> doesn't represent it, nor does Birds of the World Online, which only says
> "A variation of primary song that is longer, faster, and more varied in
> pitch is heard primarily on the breeding grounds (Bent 1953b
> <https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/bawwar/cur/references#REF56932 > >)."
> (Interestingly, eBird has a song that fits the above description but it
> doesn't have that descending feel like in your recording - perhaps this is
> a regional dialect, because I've heard descending songs a lot in NE MN.)
>
> Almost (?) all warblers that we run into in MN have "alternate songs",
> which can be quite a bit different in patterning from what we usually hear
> and are taught when learning songs. A number are very rare - for example
> Nashville Warblers do a short flight song sometimes, which I pick up on
> some automated recordings but almost never hear in the field. Others use
> theirs quite commonly, like Black-throated Green (zee-zee-zee-zee zoo-zee
> and zoo-zee zoo-zoo-zee), and are relatively well-known, but sometimes
> those common versions (like with B&W) have been missed by the literature,
> with many ornithologists perhaps not living near where these birds actually
> breed, or being out when they often give these alternate songs.
>
> Generally, the alternate songs seem to function in attracting or reassuring
> mates, while the ones we hear more often are for defending territories from
> other males.
>
> Good birding!
>
> Jesse Ellis
> Cedar Rapids, IA (and Ely, MN in summer)
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...>
> wrote:
>
> > Follow-up to my observation from yesterday: turns out this was a
> > Black-and-white Warbler singing an alternate song. One birder had the
> > audacity to question the identification based on my recording as I had
> only
> > heard the bird and not seen it, and lo and behold when I heard the exact
> > same song in Pine County this morning I tracked the bird down to visually
> > confirm a Black-and-white Warbler. For anyone interested here is the
> > recording:
> >
> > https://ebird.org/checklist/S138674830 > >
> > If anyone has the Sibley Guide app on their smartphone this song is akin
> to
> > what is listed as “Dawn Song” in the sounds for Black-and-white Warbler.
> >
> > Continually humbled,
> > Bob Dunlap
> >
> > On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > There is a Yellow-throated Warbler currently singing at William O’Brien
> > > State Park at these coordinates:
> > >
> > > 45.2193015, -92.7693324
> > >
> > > This is a fairly short hike south of the visitor center.
> > >
> > > Bob Dunlap
> > >
> >
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>
>
> --
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>
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Date: 5/22/23 10:39 am From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County
I think this is a good point to bring up, Bob! I hear this "canyon wren"
version of B&W warbler song quite a bit up in Ely over the summer early in
the season and many recording collections don't mention it. All About Birds
doesn't represent it, nor does Birds of the World Online, which only says
"A variation of primary song that is longer, faster, and more varied in
pitch is heard primarily on the breeding grounds (Bent 1953b
<https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/bawwar/cur/references#REF56932>)." (Interestingly, eBird has a song that fits the above description but it
doesn't have that descending feel like in your recording - perhaps this is
a regional dialect, because I've heard descending songs a lot in NE MN.)
Almost (?) all warblers that we run into in MN have "alternate songs",
which can be quite a bit different in patterning from what we usually hear
and are taught when learning songs. A number are very rare - for example
Nashville Warblers do a short flight song sometimes, which I pick up on
some automated recordings but almost never hear in the field. Others use
theirs quite commonly, like Black-throated Green (zee-zee-zee-zee zoo-zee
and zoo-zee zoo-zoo-zee), and are relatively well-known, but sometimes
those common versions (like with B&W) have been missed by the literature,
with many ornithologists perhaps not living near where these birds actually
breed, or being out when they often give these alternate songs.
Generally, the alternate songs seem to function in attracting or reassuring
mates, while the ones we hear more often are for defending territories from
other males.
Good birding!
Jesse Ellis
Cedar Rapids, IA (and Ely, MN in summer)
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...> wrote:
> Follow-up to my observation from yesterday: turns out this was a
> Black-and-white Warbler singing an alternate song. One birder had the
> audacity to question the identification based on my recording as I had only
> heard the bird and not seen it, and lo and behold when I heard the exact
> same song in Pine County this morning I tracked the bird down to visually
> confirm a Black-and-white Warbler. For anyone interested here is the
> recording:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S138674830 >
> If anyone has the Sibley Guide app on their smartphone this song is akin to
> what is listed as “Dawn Song” in the sounds for Black-and-white Warbler.
>
> Continually humbled,
> Bob Dunlap
>
> On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...>
> wrote:
>
> > There is a Yellow-throated Warbler currently singing at William O’Brien
> > State Park at these coordinates:
> >
> > 45.2193015, -92.7693324
> >
> > This is a fairly short hike south of the visitor center.
> >
> > Bob Dunlap
> >
>
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>
Date: 5/22/23 9:55 am From: Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County
Follow-up to my observation from yesterday: turns out this was a
Black-and-white Warbler singing an alternate song. One birder had the
audacity to question the identification based on my recording as I had only
heard the bird and not seen it, and lo and behold when I heard the exact
same song in Pine County this morning I tracked the bird down to visually
confirm a Black-and-white Warbler. For anyone interested here is the
recording:
If anyone has the Sibley Guide app on their smartphone this song is akin to
what is listed as “Dawn Song” in the sounds for Black-and-white Warbler.
Continually humbled,
Bob Dunlap
On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM Bob Dunlap <bob.dunlap321...> wrote:
> There is a Yellow-throated Warbler currently singing at William O’Brien
> State Park at these coordinates:
>
> 45.2193015, -92.7693324
>
> This is a fairly short hike south of the visitor center.
>
> Bob Dunlap
>
Date: 5/22/23 8:15 am From: Victory Lewis <azvegasvic...> Subject: [mou-net] Westwood Birdwalk
Hi Birders,
Westwood Birdwalk this WednesdayMay 24th at Westwood Nature center in St. Louis Park at 8:00.
Meet in parking lot and bring binoculars, water and Bug Spray!
Hope to see old birding Friends!
Everyone is invited!
Vic Lewis Birder and Migrant from Scottsdale Az!
There has been a Prairie Warbler at Silverwood Park on May 17-19, but to my knowledge it has not been seen today. Here’s an eBird checklist with a location description: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138414124
I do apologize for the delay in getting the info posted here, and I hope it’s still around for others to enjoy.
Happy spring migration y’all!
Alyssa DeRubeis
…somewhere between Cape May NJ and Portland ME…
Date: 5/20/23 12:15 pm From: Steve Weston <sweston2g...> Subject: [mou-net] Corrected date to MRVAC meeting this Thursday
*CORRECTION*
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us
for:
*“The Conservation of Golden-winged Warblers:Nesting and Fledgling Behavior
and Habitat”**Brett Howland: Master’s student at University of Minnesota-
Duluth**Thursday, May 25, 7:30 PM* Golden-winged Warblers have the smallest
breeding population of any non-protected bird in the United States. Their
decline has been attributed to many causes such as breeding habitat loss,
competition with the Blue-winged Warbler, and invasion of the Brown-headed
Cowbird. In Minnesota, they breed in early successional and shrubby wetland
habitat. Because these birds experience high rates of nest failure and
fledgling mortality, it is important to understand how habitat influences
nest survival and fledgling
We will meet *live* at the Minnesota River Valley Wildlife
Refuge Bloomington Visitor Center located at 3815 American Boulevard East
in Bloomington, which is also accessible after a short walk from the METRO
Blue Line (Hiawatha Light Rail) at American Blvd. Join us for a social
gathering at 7:00 PM. All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public.
Date: 5/20/23 11:34 am From: Steve Weston <sweston2g...> Subject: [mou-net] MRVAC Meeting this Thursday
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us
for:
*“The Conservation of Golden-winged Warblers:Nesting and Fledgling Behavior
and Habitat”*
*Brett Howland: Master’s student at University of Minnesota- Duluth*
Howard Towle and I just observed a Mississippi Kite soaring and feeding with swallows above the corn field on the south side of the entrance road to the Chippewa County park on Shakopee Lake in far northeast Chippewa County. We observed it at easy binocular range for around 2 minutes before it disappeared behind the tree line to the south. No idea if it could stick around.
> Hello Birders!
> Please join us Wednesday, May 24, for Western Suburbs Birds and Beer at The Choo Choo Restaurant in Loretto. Click on the link below to get to the menu and address.
> http://www.choochooloretto.com/ >
> We will be meeting in the main dining room from 6-8:30.
>
> We hope to see you and hear about your recent migratory bird sightings!
>
> Please RSVP to <kriseichers...> by Monday, May 22 if you plan to attend so I can give the restaurant a numbers estimate.
Phillip Chu observed a Reeve (female Ruff) at the Albany Wastewater Treatment Plant yesterday evening. It was last seen at 6:45am today and to my knowledge hasn’t been seen since. If you try for it, check the small eastern pond, on the western shore of the pond. (Of course it has wings and can fly elsewhere, like it did this morning, but hopefully it sticks around.)
Update: No one else has seen the bird besides from the initial observation, despite multiple attempts.
Alyssa DeRubeis
Montreal, QC
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 11, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis <alderubeis...> wrote:
>
> Dana Sterner photographed a Lazuli Bunting at Sucker Lake this morning: (45.0687326, -93.0993157).
>
> Good birding!
>
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> Buntingless in Montreal, QC
>
> Sent from my iPhone
I spent 45 minutes this evening trying to get a documenting shot of a Summer Tanager hawking insects in my yard on the Woodtick Trail, Chippewa Nat'l Forest, Cass County. The MOU data base says there are three other records for Cass County, but when I posted the photo, MOU said it is the first record. Deanne Endrizzi
Date: 5/11/23 10:13 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Southwest Minnesota Field Trip Rescheduled to 5/27
All,
Due to a combination of the weather forecast for Saturday and lack of registration for the original date, I will be rescheduling the Rock/Pipestone fieldtrip for May 27th. I hope more people will be able to attend this new date. Although it will be a bit late for some migratory species, we expect no shortage of the breeding specialties for this part of the state at the end of May. Potential for vagrants a la failed breeders/post breeding dispersal are more likely late May into early June as well.
Important details:
1. Registration via the Signup Genius event is required.
2. We will assemble into a caravan at 6AM sharp at the Luverne Ice Arena, address 601 W Hatting St
3. No more than 3 vehicles and 11 participants.
4. We'll have a great time!
Please reach out with questions or comments. See the link below for more information and registration:
________________________________
From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET...> on behalf of Kara Snow <000014e3e51d51c5-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 12:43 PM
To: <MOU-NET...> <MOU-NET...>
Subject: [mou-net] red-headed woodpeckers E River Flats
Hello-
If anyone is interested- I jsaw 2 red-headed woodpeckers along the river on
E. River Pkwy in Minneapolis (E River Flats). I've been birding that patch
for 7 years and this is only the second time I have seen one there.
Migration sure is neat.
Other birds of interest today: Magnolia warbler, Bay-breasted warbler,
Wilson's warbler, Northern Parula, Blackpoll warbler, Black-and-White
Warbler, Great Crested Flycatcher- and some of the more common warbs (Palm,
Nashville, Tennessee).
Kara S.
Date: 5/10/23 10:43 am From: Kara Snow <000014e3e51d51c5-dmarc-request...> Subject: [mou-net] red-headed woodpeckers E River Flats
Hello- If anyone is interested- I jsaw 2 red-headed woodpeckers along the river on E. River Pkwy in Minneapolis (E River Flats). I've been birding that patch for 7 years and this is only the second time I have seen one there. Migration sure is neat. Other birds of interest today: Magnolia warbler, Bay-breasted warbler, Wilson's warbler, Northern Parula, Blackpoll warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, Great Crested Flycatcher- and some of the more common warbs (Palm, Nashville, Tennessee). Kara S.
A Hermit Warbler was described by Carl Ebeling in Roseville yesterday morning. I have no access information, as it looks residential. No word if others have tried for it.
Date: 5/8/23 7:31 pm From: Karlyn Eckman <000013aad297dffa-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Chimney Swifts return to St Paul ---Ramsey Co.
They arrived in Saint Anthony Park (Saint Paul) on Friday May 5. We've
found three local nest sites and have installed a new tower near Raymond
and University.
Karlyn
On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 9:17 PM Gordon Andersson <gpandersson...> wrote:
> I heard the chittering of CHSW's this evening in the sky outside my house.
> I did not try to count them and there numbers will continue to increase.
> They roost in the school chimney across the street.
>
> G Andersson
>
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Date: 5/8/23 7:17 pm From: Gordon Andersson <gpandersson...> Subject: [mou-net] Chimney Swifts return to St Paul ---Ramsey Co.
I heard the chittering of CHSW's this evening in the sky outside my house. I did not try to count them and there numbers will continue to increase. They roost in the school chimney across the street.
The Kentucky Warbler has been observed several times in the past 45
minutes, in the area between the Bryant gate and 100 yards to the north.
Doug Kieser
Hennepin County
On Mon, May 8, 2023, 11:52 AM MOU <mou...> wrote:
> (Posted by Tom A. Tustison <tomtustison...> via moumn.org)
>
> Sorry, the coordinates in my previous post were not correct. Please
> disregard
> the coordinates. The bird was outside the fence on the east side of the
> park.
> Maybe a few hundred meters north of the southeast gate. I don’t have the
> actual coordinates they were recorded in error.
>
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Date: 5/8/23 10:20 am From: Natasha Bartolotta <natasha...> Subject: [mou-net] Migratory Bird Day - May 13, Crosslake
Hello all,
I hope everyone is enjoying the loons returning to the lakes! All are welcome to join us in Crosslake in Crow Wing County on Saturday May 13 from 9am-12pm for a Migratory Bird Day Celebration.
The event is at the Cross Lake Recreation Area and hosted by the National Loon Center and Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society.
Event schedule: 9am: bird banding demonstration with Mike North 10 & 11am: bird walks 9-12pm: kid friendly bird activities
Last year, we counted 52 different species on our walk!
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison <tomtustison...> via moumn.org)
Sorry, the coordinates in my previous post were not correct. Please disregard the coordinates. The bird was outside the fence on the east side of the park. Maybe a few hundred meters north of the southeast gate. I don’t have the actual coordinates they were recorded in error.
Date: 5/8/23 9:49 am From: MOU <mou...> Subject: [mou-net] Kentucky Warbler - Wood Lake - Hennepin County
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison <tomtustison...> via moumn.org)
Kentucky Warbler was found this morning by Steve Carlson at Wood Lake. It was singing sporadically. Often on the ground. Last seen around 11:40 at these coordinates. 44.91047, -93.36413.
Date: 5/8/23 6:12 am From: Trey Weaver <trweaver89...> Subject: [mou-net] Rock/Pipestone Field Trip this Saturday, May 13th
Fellow Minnesota birders,
I hope you're all enjoying the beginning of May. I had a stellar weekend myself, particularly Sunday morning with a list of 81 species at Rapids Lake NWR, including a Loggerhead Shrike near the maintenance building West of the Visitor Center. This is one of a short list of records for Carver county and my 246th species for the region.
I'm reaching out today to see if anyone else would like to join me for a Rock/Pipestone day-trip. It is the first non-metro area field trip I've planned and although I expected the signup to take longer to fill, we have only two people registered. It would be great to have more eyes and ears with us and there are great possibilities for rarities to turn up in this part of the state during mid-may, not to mention a great way to build your county lists.
Arrived home from work on Friday to a gorgeous male RB grosbeak at my feeders. A second male joined him late yesterday.
I spent Saturday morning lazy birding from my east stoop w coffee and a crossword. First bird I saw was a golden-winged warbler, lol. Other FOY yard birds this weekend include white-crowned sparrows (which I havent had in years!), YB sapsucker and house wrens who are filling the air with their warbling chatter.
Two random juncos showed up today, oddly both missing tail feathers so only the white retrices are showing. Which makes my science geek brain wonder if this is why theyre straggling, a sign of some underlying condition or truly just a random occurrence. They're hanging with the 70+ WTsparrows who are in constant motion in the yard.
A few yellow-rumpeds still here but the horde left yesterday with the pine warblers. Purple finches swarm the feeders.
RCkinglets were all over the place this past week, but I've not seen a single one today, lol. Just poof! Gone.
It's so fun to watch the waves of spring migration. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
There are now 10 Black-necked Stilts at this general location, although now viewed very distantly from south 24 looking north. Hundreds of shorebirds present although 95% are Lesser Yellowlegs. I was lucky enough see Jason who told me where to look for the Stilts, Thank You!
Doug Kieser Minneapolis
On Sun, May 7, 2023, 3:57 PM Jason Caddy <j.caddy...> wrote:
> I am looking at a pair of Black-necked Stilt south of the city of Wabasha > on N Wabasha County Road 24 just west of 155th Ave (or Wrangler Dr). The > birds are distant in a wetland on the south side of the road. I don't see > any accepted records for Wabasha County on ebird, so they must not be > common in this area. I obtained distant photos. > > Jason Caddy > Minneapolis > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > > ---- > 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 social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. >
Date: 5/7/23 1:57 pm From: Jason Caddy <j.caddy...> Subject: [mou-net] Black-necked Stilt, Wabasha County
I am looking at a pair of Black-necked Stilt south of the city of Wabasha on N Wabasha County Road 24 just west of 155th Ave (or Wrangler Dr). The birds are distant in a wetland on the south side of the road. I don't see any accepted records for Wabasha County on ebird, so they must not be common in this area. I obtained distant photos.
Jason Caddy
Minneapolis
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Date: 5/6/23 8:39 pm From: Jim Williams <woodduck38...> Subject: [mou-net] Species designations
I was asked to share this info:
Regular species are those for which there are Accepted records in ten
or nine years out of the past ten years. Note that some Regular
species are only marginally annual in occurrence and may average only
one or two records per year or have a very limited
range in the state.
Casual species are those for which there are Accepted records in
eight, seven, six, five,
four, or three years out of the past ten years.
Accidental species are those for which there are Accepted records in
two, one, or no
years out of the past years.”
Jim Williams
Birding columnist
Minneapolis StarTribune
startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden
Date: 5/6/23 8:31 pm From: Stephen Greenfield <tapaculo47...> Subject: [mou-net] Minnesota Global Birders, online: Vietnam
Few of us associate Vietnam with birding, but it has a bird list of almost a thousand species, many spectacular, in a country only a little more than 50% larger than Minnesota. In the next virtual gathering of the Minnesota global birders group, Nina Hale will give a presentation on her recent birding trip there. Among other things, Nina's presentations feature fabulous photographs.
Monday, May 22, from 7 to 9 pm CDT.
You can get more information and register for the presentation with Eventbrite at one of the links below.
Continuing with Minnesota and Wisconsin’s wild southern/southwestern songbird rarities, Peder Svingen observed a HERMIT WARBLER at Park Point (in Duluth) this morning. It has NOT been relocated. That is all the info I have, so if anyone else has more info on the location or search effort (positive and negative), please reply to this thread (hit “Reply All” so it’s not only me receiving the email).
Thanks and good birding!
Alyssa DeRubeis
still waiting on that Swainson’s Warbler you promised me in Montreal, QC
Date: 5/6/23 7:59 am From: Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...> Subject: [mou-net] Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers
Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers
I am posting my annual opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science
Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am
trying to determine the nature of migratory pathways taken by different
song populations of Mourning Warbler males during their spring migration. I
am continuing to collect your recordings and plot them on a map of North
America to determine if and where birds with different song types
(regiolects) separate from each other during spring migration. The most
current map of songs of migrants is at the web site below.
All you need is a Smartphone and a singing Mourning Warbler. You can send
the recordings to my e-mail address (jpitocch AT anselm.edu). The web page
link below describes the project and how to make recordings on your
Smartphone in more detail.
