5/9/13
 
There were two Spotted Towhee's observed at the Pipestone National Monument on Thursday, 5/9.
 
The birds were first seen by Leslie Marcus and were observed near the visitor center for the Pipestone N M.  They were located in the wooded area between the visitor center and Pipestone Creek.  This patch of woods is on the north side of the visitor center.
 
They were observed at 11:30 am and one was also refound at 5:00 pm.
 
Craig Mandel
Minnetonka, Hennepin county
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