Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Liz Stanley <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I went out this morning and was able to find the blue grosbeaks. There >were some other birders there and I'm happy to report that everyone was >able to enjoy them while also not disturbing them with our presence. I >observed some favored perching spots and after the others left I >repositioned myself for some photos and my patience was rewarded! > >http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/136043792 >http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/136043780 > >Thanks for sharing the sighting and also for reminding people to respect >the birds. > > >> On Sunday the birding Gods were with me. I observed a male and female >Blue >> Grosbeak on 140th st in Dakota County. I have been reluctant to post >this pair because they may very well be a breeding pair which would be a >rarity. The birds have been very active and should be easily seen. I >would >> ask that you DO NOT USE TAPES , as they are not necessary and more >importantly be very disturbing to the pair. I hope I have not errored in >posting this. I would like others to enjoy these birds without >interfering >> with a possible successful breeding attempt. >> Directions are at junction of Highway 52 & county road 42 go east about >one block ; north on Conley ave to 140th st.se ; turn right go to the >county garbage dump on north side of the road where there are a group of >Cedar trees .The birds have been in this area. ( it's about 1.7 miles >from >> the turn on Conley to the cedar trees. >> Again, LETS NOT DISTURB THIS PAIR OF BLUE GROSBEAKS ! >> Jim Otto >> ---- >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > >-- >Liz Stanley >Bloomington, MN >[log in to unmask] >Backyard weather and feedercam: http://www.overlookcircle.org/ >Photo gallery: http://www.pbase.com/gymell/liz_favorites >Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lizmstanley > > > > >_______________________________________________ >mnbird mailing list >[log in to unmask] >http://lists.mnbird.net/mailman/listinfo/mnbird >Unsubscribe: %(user_optionsurl)s