Minnesota Birding Report Friday, November 7
In general, the first few weeks of November offer a wonderful opportunity to see thousands of migrating Tundra Swans in the Weavers Bottom vicinity of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge, located just south of Kellogg at the town of Weaver. The drive along Highway 61 also offers birders a chance to see numerous Bald Eagles, especially at Read’s Landing.
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
At the city of Duluth, Lake Superior is still hosting at least two Red-Throated Loons, one Pacific Loon, and an adult male Barrow’s Goldeneye. The goldeneye, which was initially found on November 1, can be seen on the harbor side of the lake near the entrance to the main recreation area. Both Pacific & Red-Throated Loons are also being reported from the western side of Lake Mille Lacs.
Since November 2, an adult male Eurasian Wigeon has been seen along the north shore of North Anderson Lake in the city of Bloomington, in Hennepin County.
On November 2, a Northern Hawk Owl was just south of the town of Togo in northern Itasca County. It was seen at Mile Marker 207 of State Highway 65. And a Snowy Owl is being seen in Grand Marais, in Cook County.
Another Black-Backed Woodpecker was found in southern Minnesota. This one was in the conifer plantation in Carleton College’s Cowling Arboretum in southern Dakota County on November 2. A Black-Backed Woodpecker is still at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Sherburne County, along the Blue Mound Trail where the path turns right toward Buck Lake.
And last, a Summer Tanager is still being seen in Two Harbors, in Lake County. It was most recently found at South Avenue and First Street.
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 membership@moumn.org
“The information in this report is provided courtesy of the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Explore Minnesota Tourism.”
