Explore Minnesota Birding Report May 11, 07
The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE is coming to the feeder at the home of Larry Wilebski in Lancaster in northern Kittson County. The bird was first seen on May 4th. Larry's house is on the east side of U.S. Highway 59 near where the "Business District" sign points west, and the bird has been visible from the highway.
A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE flew past two observers in Fridley, in Anoka County, on the evening of May 4th, but it quickly moved out of sight and could not be relocated. The exact location was one-quarter of a mile west of State Highway 65, and roughly three-quarters of a mile north of Moore Lake.
On May 7th, Jim Pomplin found a WHITE-EYED VIREO at the Bass Ponds area of Hennepin County. To view this bird, check the center path near the pond that runs from Marker #7 to below the farm.
On May 6th, Dennis Wiesenborn found a WORM-EATING WARBLER along the Red River at Moorhead, in Clay County. The bird was 100 to 200 feet south of the 12th Avenue Toll Bridge. Also in the city of Moorhead, Bob O'Connor reported a BLUE GROSBEAK in his yard on the 1600 block of 3rd Street South.
Also on May 6th, Kim Eckert reported a possible TOWNSEND'S WARBLER in Lac Qui Parle County. The bird was seen along the west side of Lac Qui Parle Lake along County Road 33, 1.8 miles north of the entrance to Lac Qui Parle State Park. Look for a a small pull-out. The bird was seen in the thick cover on the lake side of the road.
Derek Bakken reported a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD on May 6th in Dakota County, along the wire fence at the Wayne Transports property.
Herb Dingman found a pair of GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES in the northeastern corner of Pipestone County on May 7th. From the junction of County Roads 18 and 8, travel east 1.2 miles. The birds were in the middle of the marsh on the north side of the road.
Migrants continue to flood into the state, and recent reports include AMERICAN AVOCET, WILLET, RUDDY TURNSTONE, CASPIAN TERN, WHIP-POOR-WILL, numerous CAROLINA WRENS, INDIGO BUNTING, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, and HARRIS'S SPARROW.
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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.
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