Explore Minnesota Birding Report: March 27
In general, the month of March is an excellent time to view early returning migrants, including Canada geese, bald eagles and American kestrels. Other possible sightings include the first eastern bluebirds and wood ducks that return in search of nest boxes.
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
Dave Bartkey found a Ross’s Goose on March 26 at Alexander Park in the city of Faribault, in Rice County.
On March 25, Ken Vail reported a Snowy Owl along Dodge County Road 3, roughly seven miles south of Claremont, between 690th and 700th streets.
Barry Jones reported a Townsend’s Solitaire on March 27 from the Rapids Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Carver County. This location is just east of the County Road 45 parking area near a stand of junipers.
A Varied Thrush has been visiting the home of Bonita and Lynn Hammond in Moran Township, in Todd County, since mid-October, however it was first reported today, March 27.
New reports include Double-Crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, and both Eastern Meadowlark and Western Meadowlark.
Information in this statewide birding report is provided by and financially supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union (MOU), Minnesota’s oldest and largest bird club. The report is composed from reports submitted by MOU members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this weekly birding update by submitting your bird reports to Anthony Hertzel at axhertzel@sihope.com or by calling the hotline directly at 763-780-8890 and leaving a detailed message. MOU members receive the organization’s quarterly journal “The Loon,” and the bi-monthly magazine, “Minnesota Birding.” For membership information, send an e-mail message to our membership secretary at moumembers@yahoo.com.Please
“The information in this report is provided courtesy of the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Explore Minnesota Tourism.”
