[mou-net] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, April 13, 2017

[Jeanie Joppru]

This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, April 13, 2017
sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also
hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
 
This has been a pleasant weather week in the northwest, and migrants have
increased in numbers. Every day brings a couple of new species, but so far
not a great number of them this week- just more of the same ones reported
last week. Purple finches, red-winged blackbirds, and western meadowlarks
have increased this week.
 
>From Grant County, Charlene Nelson  observed GREAT EGRET  on Worm Lake and
EASTERN PHOEBE  at Elbow Lake; on the 8th she saw BELTED KINGFISHER, and at
Barrett ,NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW  .
 
Wayne Perala reported NORTHERN HARRIER  in Otter Tail County on April 8, and
on April 11 a SANDERLING  at the Orwell Dam. Two MARBLED GODWITS  were seen
on April 12 in Otter Tail County. Gary and Marion Otnes observed a COMMON
LOON  on their lake near Fergus Falls on April 8.
 
Becca Engdahl reported that a LONG-TAILED DUCK  was still at the Akeley WTP
in Hubbard County on April 12, and several GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE  were
at the Park Rapids WTP. A HORNED GREBE  was found at Kabekona Lake. Also on
the 12th, she reported that a LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE  ,originally found by Ron
Erpelding and Mark Junghans is still there. 
 
In Clay county, Shawn Goodchild found a BONAPARTE'S GULL  at Anderson Lake
on April 9.
 
Bruce Flaig reported a COMMON LOON  in the southwest part of Polk County on
April 8. Leon Thoreson reported 7 GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS, 2 ROUGH-LEGGED
HAWKS, one SNOW BUNTING, and many HORNED LARKS  east of Climax on April 8.
At Rydell NWR on April 11, Ed Olson found AMERICAN KESTREL, LESSER SCAUP,
and HOODED MERGANSER.
 
Here along the Red Lake River, in Pennington County, we had COMMON
MERGANSER, NORTHERN FLICKER, EASTERN BLUEBIRD, FOX SPARROW, and WESTERN
MEADOWLARK  on April 8. GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET  showed up on April 9, two
COMMON GOLDENEYES  were on the river on April 11, and on April 12 an EASTERN
PHOEBE  was singing in the yard. That night I heard an EASTERN SCREECH OWL
calling nearby.
 
In Beltrami County, Doug Johnson reported a probable ROSS'S GOOSE on April
13. TREE SWALLOW  was seen over Lake Bemidji on April 13 by Brian Hiller.
 
Per Larry Wilebski, the SANDHILL CRANES  are dancing in Kittson County as of
April 8.
 
Thanks to all who sent in sightings this week.
 
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than
Thursday each week, at ajjop...@mncable.net 
OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992.
Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county
where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is
Thursday, April 20, 2017.
 
 
Jeanie Joppru
Pennington County, MN
 


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[mou-net] American Bittern, Martin County

[Williams, Bob]

There was an American Bittern calling at the Pierce Lake boat ramp earlier this 
afternoon.
Bob Williams

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[mou-net] APRIL-MAY Field Trips Sax-Zim Bog

[sparky stensaas]

FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOG SPRING 2017 FIELD TRIPS & PROGRAMS

The Friends of Sax-Zim Bog is continuing to build and offer diverse programming 
for all of the seasons! The spring and summer listings include a mix of public 
programs, field trips, naturalist hikes, and workshops!  All of programs are 
FREE. All of the field trips are FREE for members who have donated over $20 in 
the last year (if in doubt, email Sarah at i...@saxzim.org). If you are not a 
member, the $20 Field Trip fee includes a membership and 12-months of free 
field trips. If you have any questions about any of the programs, field trips, 
naturalist hikes, or workshops, and to RSVP, please contact Head Naturalist 
Clinton Nienhaus via email at natural...@saxzim.org.

**ROAD CLOSURE ** Currently, Arkola Road between Poplar Road and Hwy 7 is 
closed! Please follow Hwy 7 south to Hwy 133 and continue to Meadowlands 
(directions below) ** 


Saturday, April 15
EARLY BIRDS FIELD TRIP
Leader: Clinton
8:00- 12:00 pm Meet at the Welcome Center

By early to mid-April, many of our early spring migrants are back to the bog, 
singing their spring songs and defining territories. Many warblers will not be 
back yet, however, birds like Eastern Pheobe, White-throated Sparrow, and 
Lincoln’s Sparrow will likely be on territory and singing! Come out and see 
some of the early birds to the bog!
RSVP to natural...@saxzim.org

Sunday, April 16
SPRING EPHEMERALS
Leader: Clinton
9:00 am- 12:00pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

Ephemeral means short-lived or refers to something lasting a short time. Many 
plants and sometimes ecosystems can be short-lived, but nonetheless important! 
We will explore ephemeral ponds and find some species that rely on these short 
lived pockets of water.

LEARNING LOCAL LICHENS
Leader: Clinton
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

Lichens are all around us, but have you taken the chance to get to know your 
local lichens? This program will teach you a little about your local lichens, 
giving ID tips for the most common lichens in the northern reaches of 
Minnesota. Come and learn about what a lichen is, what they do, and a little 
about where you can find them near you!

 

Friday, May 5
TRACKING & ANIMAL SIGN
Leader: Clinton
9:00 am- 12:00pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

Often, when traversing the Sax-Zim Bog, tracks are encountered. But how do you 
know if you are looking at dog vs wolf tracks? What is the difference between a 
hole made by a Downy Woodpecker and a Black-backed Woodpecker? We will 
investigate the activity by critters in the Sax-Zim Bog through an 
investigation of the area around the Welcome Center.

BOG ECOLOGY HIKE
Leader: Clinton
1:00 pm-4:00 pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

Bogs have a unique set of characteristics that are not found in many other 
ecosystems in the state of Minnesota. They are also a unique place to 
experience at any time of the year; however, the summer gives you a true 
understanding of the uniquely harsh environments in a bog. Join us to learn a 
little about bog ecology and what makes a bog a bog.

Saturday, May 6
POND INVESTIGATION
Leader: Clinton
10:00 am- 1:00pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

If you have visited the Welcome Center during the winter, you may have noticed 
a large open space, covered in snow. Have you ever wondered what that space 
was? It is a thriving pond! This program will investigate what creatures may be 
in the pond. We will don boots and waders and catch a few of the critters that 
can be found under the water. This program is perfect for young naturalists and 
those naturalists who are young at heart!

BIRCHES TO BALSAMS TO BLACK SPRUCE: TREE ID PROGRAM

2:00 pm-3:30pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

Ecologically speaking, the Sax-Zim Bog is in the middle of the Laurentian Mixed 
Forest Ecoregion. This designation means that there is a large diversity of 
trees, both deciduous and coniferous. For bird watching, knowing your trees can 
be important! It helps define what species may be found where and trees are 
often used as a reference point to find the hard to see spring warblers! Come 
out for a short hike around the Welcome Center to learn a few of the common 
trees in the Sax-Zim Bog and to brush up on your tree ID for birdwatching!

THINGS THAT GO BUZZ, CROAK, HOOT, AND BUMP IN THE NIGHT (DUSK/EVE FIELD TRIP)
Leader: Sparky
4:30-5:30 pm Early Dinner at Wilbert Café in Cotton (OPTIONAL)
6:00-10:00 pm Field Trip meeting at the Welcome Center

Spring in the Bog is full of burgeoning life…and dusk is a great time to SEE 
and HEAR some of the unique critters. On this evening event we will listen for 
early season frog species, American Bittern, Wilson’s Snipe, American Woodcock, 
and search for Great Gray Owls! However, you never know what these 
late-afternoon-to-dark trips might turn up!
RSVP to natural...@saxzim.org

Sunday, May 7
AMERICAN KESTREL MONITORING PROGRAM
Leader: Clinton
9:00 am- 12:00pm Meeting at the Welcome Center

American Kestrel