Explore Minnesota Birding Report Update March 30, 2012
Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota in large numbers due to the mild winter. Good overlooks and viewing spots for both over-wintering and migrating eagles can be found along the Mississippi River in Wabasha County. And while in the area, be sure to visit the National Eagle Center in the city of Wabasha.
The following information has been provided courtesy of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union and their affiliates. This report is brought to you by ExploreMinnesota.com.
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The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
Peder Svingen found a Barrow's Goldeneye near the Duluth Rowing Club in the Lake Superior Harbor on March 22nd. This is likely the same bird that was first found here back on November 19th.
On the 23rd, Jason Bolish reported a Northern Mockingbird at the Rothsay Wildlife Management Area in Wilkin County. To view this bird, begin at the town of Rothsay and travel west on County Road 26 for roughly six miles to Highway 15. Turn north and continue two miles to 190th Street. Turn right and travel about two and a half miles to the curve in the road, checking here.
Karen Kalin-Horge had a Varied Thrush visit her yard in Halstad, Norman County, on March 17th.
Recent spring arrivals now include Great Egret, Pied-Billed Grebe, Osprey, Short-Eared Owl, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Swamp Sparrow, and Vesper Sparrow.
Information in this statewide birding report is provided by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU), Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club. To submit a bird sighting, email the MOU birding report compiler at rba@moumn.org.
