We were at Como Lake between 1:00 and 2:00. In addition to those, we saw a
waterfowl that we had trouble identifying. It was in the center of the lake
and we saw only one. It was grebe-like, with a longer neck than a pied-billed
so we think it was differnet than what Scott reported. The bill was definitely
like the grebes. It seemed to have white on the front on the neck and a slight
redness to the head. If others see it, we would appreciate your opinions.
Thanks, Rosie Bunge
From: Scott Loss
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 11:42:27 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Lake Como - St. Paul
The ice has completely disappeared from Lake Como in the last 24 hours, and
waterbirds have been plentiful this morning, including at least 10 Common
Loons,
Pied-billed Grebe, cormorants, and 10 duck species (Mallard, Wood Duck,
Shoveler, Red-breasted Mergansers, Ruddy Ducks, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck,
Bufflehead, and also Blue-winged Teal in golf course pond aross from lake).
With
the strong south winds there were birds leaving and arriving on an off through
the morning, so not all duck species were present at once. The loons seem to be
staying put, as is the decent-sized raft of ruddies, scaup, ring-necks and
buffleheads.
Interesting non-water birds included my first-of-year Tree Swallows,
Rough-winged Swallows, and Swamp Sparrows.
Scott Loss
St. Paul
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