-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *February 25, 2011 *MNST1102.25-Birds mentioned
Hotline: Minnesota Statewide
Date: February 25, 2011
Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://moumn.org
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Compiler: Anthony Hertzel ([log in to unmask])
This is the Minnesota Birding Report for February 24th, 2011.
A few LONG-TAILED DUCKS were on Lake Superior in Two Harbors, Lake County, on February 19th.
On the 21st, Larry Wilebski found a SNOWY OWL about a mile south of Lancaster in Kittson County.
Two AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS were northeast of Ely, St. Louis County, on the 20th, south of the Low Lake boat access.
The VARIED THRUSH that has been in Ely since at least mid-January was reported again on the 18th along Main Street across from the Pillow Rock historical marker.
New spring migrants reported since last week include, GADWALL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, REDHEAD, COMMON MERGANSER, BALD EAGLE, and LAPLAND LONGSPUR.
The next scheduled update of this tape is March 3rd, 2011.