[mou] Koochiching County Evening Grosbeaks
I failed to post the return of the evening grosbeaks in August here on the Canadian border. They are usually only gone from here for 2 months or so. I guess I considered it a normal feeder bird at this location. Both my platform feeders are full of them for a decent part of the day (50+ conservatively). I did have an opportunity to see my first cardinal here in 20+ years of feeding 2 1/2 weeks ago. Eagle numbers are still good on the Rainy River but that may change with the weather. If anyone is interested in the remote location they can contact me directly. Tom Crumpton
[mou] Koochiching County Evening Grosbeaks
I have had a pair of evening grosbeaks (male and female) at my feeder for a couple weeks now. Just wonder where the rest of the gang are. Feeding with or by: rose breasted grosbeaks, purple finches, gold finches, red wing black birds and 10+ hummingbirds Also saw quite a few pelicans on July 3rd on Rainy River and soaring nearby. While hiking river shoreline Found a claw (large) and part of a spinal column (about 3/4 - 1" diameter) and feathers coming out of sheathes (large)? What was interesting was that the claw remains had snake skin like remains attached to the claw tips. has anyone seen a claw like this before??? Have a great w/e Tom Crumpton
