[mou] White-winged Crossbills - Rice County

[Jake Langeslag]

Today I was pleased to see my favorite bird once again.

 

A flock of 9 white-winged crossbills were eating spruce cones in my yard.  I
notice that the spruce trees are loaded with cones.  

 

Maybe this will be a good year for crossbills..

 

In the mid 90's I was able to find the first nest of this species in the
state - in the rather "southern" Rice county.  

 

If these birds stick around I will be excited to look for more nests come
March.

 

Cheers,

 

Jake Langeslag

Aqua Eden

Faribault, MN

Backyard Ponds, Waterfalls and Fountains

http://www.AquaEden.com

 

 

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