Several birders successfully observed the Little Blue Heron (originally discovered by John Ellis) on early Monday afternoon (7/21). Also, there is a nearby Snowy Egret (see below).
John's directions and description were right on. The directions are as follows: Go to the town of Ashby in northeastern Grant County, then leave heading southeast on County 82. Follow this road until you turn south on Douglas County 19. Continue on 19 until you reach a four way intersection (with a large sign announcing Bah Lakes WPA). Turn left on Whisper Lane, a dead end going east. Go approx. .4 miles to the wetland on the north side of the road with lots of dead trees. Thanks for the birding companionship of Leslie Marcus and Connie Brunell. And, thanks to the vigilant Dennis Martin who spotted a Snowy Egret nearby. To find the Snowy Egret: Instead of turning at Whisper Road in the above directions, continue traveling on County 19 for approx. .5 miles to a small wetland on the east side of the road. *** Dan & Sandy Thimgan Otter Tail County Battle Lake, MN thim...@digitaljam.com
