Explore Minnesota Birding Update, Aug. 5, 2014
While birding reports are few and far between in July, accounts of shorebird migration are on the rise as shorebirds begin their migration to wintering sites in Central and South America. Check shallow wetlands and mudflats to view these birds as they gather and prepare for their long journey south. Travel by canoe, kayak or row boat is a great way to access many of these sites, as well as providing a more memorable birding experience.
Information in this report has been provided courtesy of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union and their affiliates. This report is brought to you by ExploreMinnesota.com.
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
A Wood Stork was discovered in Washington County on August 1 by Eric Collins. It was along Manning Trail just north of 155th Street North.
On July 27th, Wayne Feder found a Whimbrel three-fourths of a mile north of the I-90 Bricelyn exit in Fairbault County.
Josh Wallestad reported several Blue Grosbeaks in Renville County on August 1st. They were at various locations north and south of 840th Avenue between 270th Street and 300th Street.
Recent southbound migration reports have included Black-Bellied Plover, Sanderling, Red-Necked Phalarope, Caspian Tern, Olive-Sided Flycatcher, and Evening Grosbeak.
Birding events and weekend outings just around the corner include:
Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah Festival -Aug. 16 , Henderson
Minnesota Birding Weekends: Upper & Lower Red Lakes -Aug. 29, Bemidji
Minnesota Birding Weekends: Northwestern Minnesota II -Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Warroad
Information in this statewide birding report is provided by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU), Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club. View photographs of recent sightings at the MOU website. To submit a bird sighting, email the MOU birding report compiler at rba@moumn.org.
