Explore Minnesota Birding Report Friday, July 18
In general, July is an excellent time to see American white pelicans. Good locations to view these birds include the Minnesota River dam in Granite Falls, the dam near Watson, and the spillway on Marsh Lake near Appleton.
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
Two adult Red-Throated Loons were found on July 12 at the Lafayette Square/31st Street access at Park Point in Duluth. Six Red-Throated Loons were then discovered at the 22nd Street access on July 14.
An adult Mute Swan was at the Schaar’s Bluff area of Spring Lake Regional Park, near Hastings in Dakota County, on July 15. The location was roughly three-quarters of a mile north of the picnic area.
On July 16, a Snow Goose was at Oronoco Park in Olmsted County. The park is located on County Road 12, just east of U.S. Highway 52.
Southbound shorebirds reported this week include Semipalmated Plover, Short-Billed Dowitcher, Least Sandpiper, Baird’s Sandpiper, Stilt Sandpiper, and Red-Necked Phalarope.
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.
“The information in this report is provided courtesy of the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Explore Minnesota Tourism.”
