Yes I have have seen quite a few black terns there. > On Jun 6, 2021, at 9:25 PM, Kyle Te Poel <kyle.tep...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I saw Black Terns there recently...not sure if that fits exactly what > you're talking about? I'd be curious to hear if you agree, or if others > have ideas. > > Kyle Te Poel > Stillwater Township > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 10:10 PM Matthew Johnson < > 0000009a7d0a97b0-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > >> Hello MOU,I am hoping someone can lend a hand in identifying a bird I saw >> today.I have done internet searching everywhere with no result and this is >> a last resort. >> Today while in the Carlos Avery WMA I saw a bird flying at a not-very-high >> altitude (50 ft?) over >> a wetland in the vicinity of Pool 2 or Pool 10 twice >> between the hours of 10:30 AM driving and 12:00 PM hiking - so this was >> day time.The bird shape reminded me of some type of Night-jar (which are >> more on the nocturnal side). >> Thick cigar shaped body, was slightly wider in the middle than on the ends. >> Dark in color overall with no identifiable markings. >> The wings were uniquely crescent shaped. >> It was about the size of three or four Chimney Swifts.Now that I think >> about it, I could see the body and the shape of BOTH wings which leads me >> to believe it was not in level flight.But instead 90 degrees from >> horizontal. >> >> I have looked at list after list of birds seen in the area, and nothing >> stands out as a possible suspect for this medium sized bird. >> It was eye catching to watch because it looked so unique in shape to other >> birds I have ever seen, as it zoomed by in a straight line. >> >> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >> >> Thank you, >> Matthew R Johnson705 MCKNIGHT RD N APT 302ST PAUL MN 55119-4152 >> >> ---- >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> >> During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social >> distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. >> > > ---- > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
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