[mou] Purgatory Cr - Hennepin

[Howard Towle]

This morning (5/8) the Willets reported by Joel Claus at Purgatory 
Creek Wetland in Eden Prairie were still present. There was a single 
bird at sunrise, but a flock of 11 flew in at 6:40 AM. Unfortunately, 
the Ruddy Turnstone was not observed. However, there were several other 
shorebirds including Semipalmated Plovers and Dunlins. Thanks for the 
heads up, Joel.

About 6:45 AM, a single Cattle Egret in beautiful breeding plumage 
appeared in the flock of Caspian and Foster Terns on the western 
mudflat. It only stayed for about 2 minutes before flying off to the 
west. Great way to start a work day!

Howard Towle
Golden Valley, MN