Tom, my experience was that, related to the wind or not, there were a lot
of birds to be seen on the lakes earlier this week. While I would have
presumed it kept some of them from flying off, there were times when I saw
hundreds of ducks in the air, so maybe I wasn't giving them (and their
strength!) enough credit. And I found a few shorebirds in a small number of
spots, but because of the strong wind, my eyes watered so badly while
trying to use the scope that I had no chance to identify them. Between the
distance, slight rocking of the scope in the wind, and my watery eyes, even
getting goods looks at some of the larger waterfowl was a challenge.
Kyle Te Poel
Stillwater Township, MN
On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 6:14 PM Tom G wrote:
> As March goes out like a lion I am wondering whether there can be any
> advantage found, or at least disadvantage limited, in searching for certain
> categories of birds on these windy days. With specific regard to (1)
> waterfowl, might high winds keep them closer to shore and offer any
> advantage by way of allowing closer views. Also, regarding shorebirds,
> will the high winds have much impact on them, either by possibly affording
> better/worse views than on calmer days? Interested in making lemonade with
> these days. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
> Tom Gilde
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