The adult gray phase Gyrfalcon first reported by Jim Mattsson on Dec. 25th was again seen today, Dec. 26 at 11:45 a.m. just west of the town of Hastings, MN Dakota County. The bird was seen near the intersection of Hwy 55 and CR 42. After unsuccessfully cruising the general vicinity, we went North on CR 42 (also marked Mississippi Trail) for about 1.5 miles to near the entrance of Spring Lake Reserve. The bird flew directly overhead, hassling numerous ducks in flight, who seemed to be milling around in disarray. The bird then headed south over Hwy 55.
Sandy and Dan Thimgan Otter Tail Cty Battle Lake MN
