During the month of September, not only are there fewer mosquitoes and beautiful fall color, there is a special opportunity to view large numbers of raptors at Hawk Ridge in Duluth. Just some of the birds passing through include sharp-shinned and broad-winged hawks, and peregrine falcons. This migration continues into November. And, the forests become alive with the sounds and colors of the many migrating songbirds.
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
On September 13, a female Harlequin Duck was seen in Grand Marais, in Cook County, in the bay near the Lake Superior Trading Post.
On September 15 in Steele County an American Avocet was seen west of the Rice Lake State Park entrance in the wetlands on the north side of County Road 19.
New reports of southbound migrants include Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Cape May Warbler, Lincoln?s Sparrow, and White-Throated Sparrow.
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.?
