The problems with the MOU website all pertain to the portion of the code written in perl ( a computer language). The php code (another language used) is running fine. Most of the website is written in php, but it was begun in perl, so that code is older and controls some fairly fundamental processes -- like logging in.
If your log in cookies haven't expired, then you can probably at least get onto the website (though with limited ability to run all its functions). If they have expired, then you can't even log in at this time.
I'm in discussions with our server host as to what got lost overnight to prevent the perl code from running properly, but I don't have any answers yet.
Date: 10/14/25 5:01 am From: Rich Hoeg <RichardHoeg...> Subject: [mou-net] Bird Song Listening Stations in NE Mn
As a fyi, I have built five BirdNET-Pi birdsong listening stations and deployed them across NE Minnesota, soon to also include one at the Sax Zim Bog Welcome Center. Anyone may access, listen and customize the desired timeframe of captured / ID'd sound files via BirdWeather.com (no fee). This assumes the owner of the station in question decides to make their box public.
I have a blog post which explains how to access BirdWeather (annotated screenshots), including the stations now online in NE Minnesota. Please understand that BirdWeather has stations from throughout the world. I used it recently on a trip to Ireland to learn what birds might be found in a given area of the Emerald Isle. Here is the link to my post on using the birdsong stations found BirdWeather:
https://www.365daysofbirds.com/2025/10/10/what-birds-are-singing-where-you-are-flying-or-driving-walking-etc/
Finally, for those of you who live in NE Minnesota, several folks have asked if I would teach a class which would take a person through the steps of building a BirdNET-Pi. There would be no charge for the class, however the parts for a BirdNET-Pi cost about $130 (no subscription fee ... uses Cornell's BirdNET database for making ID's). If interested, contact me. Here is more information about the process of building your own BirdNet-Pi:
https://www.365daysofbirds.com/2025/08/20/build-your-own-birdnet-pi-bird-song-listening-device/
A follow-up clarification for those considering nominations, it is only the
David A. Cahlander Volunteer of the Year Award for which current MOU
officers and/or Board members are not eligible.
Best,
Michelle Terrell
MOU Past President
On Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM BENJAMIN Douglas <hj70ft...> wrote:
> Seeking Nominations for the 2025 MOU Awards
>
> Send to: <awards...>
>
> It is that time of year again! We are asking for your nominations for the
> awards that we give out annually.
>
> If you added a rare bird to your life or state list this year or learned
> something from a new journal article or research project, consider writing
> a nomination for the Brother Theodore Voelker Award.
>
> If you know someÂone who has devoted many volunteer hours to help birds or
> birders this year, consider nominating that person for the Volunteer of the
> Year Award.
>
> Do you know a young birder whose involvement in birding and bird-related
> organizations stands out? Consider nominating that person for the Young
> Birder Award.
>
> How about the birder who you’ve admired for years, who perhaps mentored
> you, who has made a name for themself in bird-related endeavors? Consider
> nominatÂing that person for the Thomas S. Roberts Award.
>
> Now is the time to recognize your birding hero/mentor/inspiration by
> nominating them for an MOU Award, to be preÂsented at this year’s MOU Paper
> Session in December.
>
> You will find descriptions of the MOU awards and the names of all previous
> award recipients on the MOU webÂsite at http://moumn.org/awards.html > (presentation speechÂes for the awards are also available online from 2010
> and forward).
>
> Making a nomination is simple. Just provide the MOU Awards Committee with
> a description of the qualifiÂcations and contributions that you believe
> makes your nomiÂnee a worthy recipient of an award. Your written
> description typically forms the basis for the award presentation, and we
> encourage you to present the award should your nominee win. We know that
> not all folks like to write a presentation or speak pubÂlicly, so please
> contact us if you would like assistance in either regard.
>
> Nominations are due by October 24th, and should be sent to Awards
> Committee Chair Liz Harper: <awards...>
>
> Nominees do not have to be members of the MOU. Current MOU officers and/or
> Board members are not eligible for Awards.
>
> The MOU and the Awards Committee thank you in advance for your interest
> and input in these Awards. Without your nominations, we are not able to
> give recognition to the great achievements of our fellow birders.
>
> We accept nominations for Certificates of Appreciation year-round. So
> please send them to the committee if you have someone who meets the
> criteria for this certificate.
>
>
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Date: 10/12/25 11:05 am From: BENJAMIN Douglas <hj70ft...> Subject: [mou-net] Annual Awards Nominations
Seeking Nominations for the 2025 MOU Awards
Send to: <awards...>
It is that time of year again! We are asking for your nominations for the awards that we give out annually.
If you added a rare bird to your life or state list this year or learned something from a new journal article or research project, consider writing a nomination for the Brother Theodore Voelker Award.
If you know someone who has devoted many volunteer hours to help birds or birders this year, consider nominating that person for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Do you know a young birder whose involvement in birding and bird-related organizations stands out? Consider nominating that person for the Young Birder Award.
How about the birder who you’ve admired for years, who perhaps mentored you, who has made a name for themself in bird-related endeavors? Consider nominating that person for the Thomas S. Roberts Award.
Now is the time to recognize your birding hero/mentor/inspiration by nominating them for an MOU Award, to be presented at this year’s MOU Paper Session in December.
You will find descriptions of the MOU awards and the names of all previous award recipients on the MOU website at http://moumn.org/awards.html (presentation speeches for the awards are also available online from 2010 and forward).
Making a nomination is simple. Just provide the MOU Awards Committee with a description of the qualifications and contributions that you believe makes your nominee a worthy recipient of an award. Your written description typically forms the basis for the award presentation, and we encourage you to present the award should your nominee win. We know that not all folks like to write a presentation or speak publicly, so please contact us if you would like assistance in either regard.
Nominations are due by October 24th, and should be sent to Awards Committee Chair Liz Harper: <awards...>
Nominees do not have to be members of the MOU. Current MOU officers and/or Board members are not eligible for Awards.
The MOU and the Awards Committee thank you in advance for your interest and input in these Awards. Without your nominations, we are not able to give recognition to the great achievements of our fellow birders.
We accept nominations for Certificates of Appreciation year-round. So please send them to the committee if you have someone who meets the criteria for this certificate.
