Tundra Swan numbers have increased between the Shellhorn Bar & Grill south of LaCrescent,MN on Hwy 26 and the deck near Mile Marker 9. I estimate 8-10,000. This is from Houston Co, but most of the birds are in Vernon Co. WI.
In addition, there are uncountable rafts of ducks in the center of the pool. They are mostly Canvasbacks. Waterfowl in addition to the swans are in the 10,000s. There were 3 Horned Grebes today. Most of these birds are in WI, but are best viewed from MN. The state line follows the old river channel yards from the MN shore, and bends SE near the south end of the pool. Only the extreme SW corner of Pool 8 is in MN, plus a creek delta midway between Brownsville & Reno. Fred Lesher, LaCrosse __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail