The flock of approximately 150 Bohemian Waxwings continues to be seen in various locations within Ely. Still large numbers of common redpolls. No sightings of hoary redpolls reported this week at local feeders. Evening grosbeaks are at about equal numbers with pine grosbeaks at some area bird feeders. There have been very few goldfinches, pine siskins and red-breasted nuthatches at bird feeders in this area.
There have been the usual late February reports of Barred Owls (dead or starving) that are struggling through winter. There was a sighting this week of a common grackle (Winton/Lake Co.) and an unexpected ring-necked pheasant in Ely (no doubt escaped or released) today. No sign of bald eagles back at nest sites yet. Bill Tefft 218-365-6785 Ely Lake County Bill Tefft Parks and Recreation Instructor Vermilion Community College 1900 E. Camp Street Ely, MN 55731 Phone: 218-365-7241 Fax: 218-365-7207
