My wife and I have either a pair of Rusty or Brewer's Blackbirds ground = nesting in a wet meadow near our home. The nest has four blackbird eggs, = and has also been parasitized by a cowbird. Neither of us are experts = with blackbirds, yet given the song and lack of iridescence, we are = leaning toward Rusty. There also seem to be other pairs in the area. = Regardless, either species would be a breeding record for Big Stone County = (?). We are not comfortable calling this one and are hopeful someone can = verify for us. I will not post directions to this site - please call = (320.297.0386) or email to arrange a visit. =20
Curt Vacek ____________________________ Assistant Area Wildlife Manager Minnesota DNR - Section of Wildlife 850 N Hering St Appleton, MN 56208 phone: (320) 289-2493 fax: (320) 289-2551 email: curt.va...@dnr.state.mn.us
