THANK YOU Bob Russell for finding the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, and reporting it to the listserve so quickly. I hustled over there as soon as I saw the email, and observed it in the same spot from 12:15-12:45. I was joined by David Pettit, and the bird never moved from that spot other than to open and close its eyes.
>From I494 go North on US 52, and exit on Butler Street. Go West to the first >stop sign Sperl St; Dakota Co Thompson Park Center will be on your left. >Continue West 1 block to Carrie St and turn North (R). Go 2 more blocks North >and the Oakdale Community Church will be on your right. I parked in that lot, >and could NOT view the bird from there due to all the trees. So I went back >out to Carrie and went more block North to Bernard St and turn (R) East. The >public right of way (unpaved alley) reported by Bob is on the right between >the 4th and 5th house. From here looking South over Lily Lake the bird is >roosting on the left side of the lake in a big Willow, on a branch hanging >over the water, and is easily viewed at close range. Conny Brunell Richfield, Hennepin Cty con...@mycidco.com
