Monday December 19
Sax-Zim CBC
A very average 28 species
Highlights:
Snowy Owl (first since 1991...when we had 4) CR 29 1 to 1.5 mi N of CR133
(found by Peder Svingen and Tony Hertzel)
2 Boreal Chickadees at Admiral Road feeder
10 Black-billed Magpies
28 Rough-legged Hawks
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The Carolina Wren made about a minute-long appearance at the visitor center
feeders at Wild River State Park around 1:15 this afternoon.
Bob Dunlap
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A Spotted Towhee was reported on our Christmas Bird Count on Sunday at a
feeder in Austin. It has been seen both yesterday and today. I posted a
picture on the MOU web site. It is at the home of John and Sally Garry, 306
20th St SW, Austin. 507-434-4809. It was first found by John Garry.
Trumpeter Swans have now adapted to field feeding throughout the Midwest
and many are currently out in harvested corn fields throughout Wright
County. Washington County is likely habitat as well. They fly to the
larger rivers (including the St. Croix) and still open larger lakes at
night. Over
The open water at the south end of Lake Pepin held an estimated 17,000 Common
Mergansers this afternoon, a wonderful site in the afternoon sun. My estimates
might be a bit low because last week's aerial survey tallied over 20,000 in
this same area but some of the missing birds may have been
Per the e-mail responses, it sounds like Wabasha may be even better in January
or as conditions get colder, even though eagles are still able to be seen. I've
decided to go to Aitkin, and if anyone has any tips I'd appreciate an e-mail.
At
this time my plan is to go north on 169 until I get to
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