[mou] WCSP Cottage Grove

Was out feeding the birds and noticed a group of three White-crowned sparrows hanging around some spruce trees. Is it a late for them to be around here? Thanks. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Sharp-tailed Sparrow Old Cedar

Went out to Old Cedar this evening, just after the heavy downpour and got really good looks at a Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow at around 610pm. It was located on the left-hand side of the viewing platform and then flew across the water to the other side. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Hok-si-la Park

Woodpecker Baltimore Oriole Tree Swallow Blue-grey Gnatcatcher Cooper’s Hawk Eastern Wood-Peewee Great Crested Flycatcher Blue-headed Vireo Ovenbird Canada Goose Turkey Vulture Northern Parula Belted Kingfisher Caspian Tern Great blue Heron Am. White Pelican Dan Deutsch

[mou] Nighthawk, U of M St Paul

So I was just sitting outside on the U of M St Paul Campus and I saw and heard a Nighthawk flying around. I just it to be unusual as I usually see them toward dusk hours. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Dakota Cnty Birding

Night-heron on that same day. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Gyrfalcon, Dakota Cnty

I couldn't get this out early, but on my way out of Hastings today I say a Gray Gyrfalcon on County Rd 47 just after it cuts off from County Rd 46. This was about 915 this morning and it was on the the 7 or 8th pole on the right hand side has you head south. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Snow Geese, Wash Cnty

seen to date this year. If you haven't seen one be sure to check it out. I was down there not more then 20 minutes ago and they were still there. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Gyrfalcon, Dakota Cnty

Just got a call from Jen Vieth who has gone past the Gyrfalcon a couple of times on Highway 55, just east of Goodwind Ave, near mile marker 216. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Snow Geese

Does anyone know when the best time for viewing snow geese in Minnesota would be or even some good locations for viewing? Thanks Dan Deutsch

[mou] Warblers

For the past few days, probably due to wind, my yard has had a large flock of Yellow-rumped and Palm warblers. Is this usual for them to be list late in migrating? Dan Deutsch Happy Birding

[mou] Sanderling

Found a juvenile Sanderling on the beach outside the Bestwestern in Grand Marais. Happy Birding. Dan Deutsch

[mou] Shorebirds

the sign welcoming you to the refuge. Turn right and you should be on county road 104. !04 goes east and then turns north. About 1.5 miles or so you will see the large mudflat on your left. Continue on a ways and there is an overlook that will be a good spot to scope for birds. Happy Birding. Dan

[mou] Dakota County

and 52. Overall we were very surprised with the amount of birds seen in the heat. Total of 52 species. Dan Deutsch And Jen Vieth

[mou] Black-billed Magpies

they are located in northwestern corner of the state, so I would assume this to be unusual for MN. I also went to look for them yesterday afternoon and noticed there are at least 4 of them if not more. So is this unusual ? Dan Deutsch

[mou] Red-shouldered Hawk

of the intersection with Woodlane Dr on the north side of the road. Happy Birding. Dan Deutsch