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-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *November 6, 2003 *MNST0311.06 -Birds mentioned
Hotline: Minnesota Statewide
Date: November 6, 2003
Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://biosci.umn.edu/~mou/
Reports: (763) 780-8890
Compiler: Anthony Hertzel
Transcriber: Anthony Hertzel (ahertzel@sihope.com)
This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday November 6th.
The SAGE THRASHER is still being reported from the campground in Grand Marais, Cook County. It is most often seen in the bushes at the base of the western break wall near the green power plant.
Five SNOWY OWLS were south of Crookston in Polk County on the 4th. The birds are on the north side of county road 41 between U.S. Highway 75 and County Road 14.
On the 3rd, a male VARIED THRUSH was found at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, Dakota County. From Lexington Avenue, enter the cemetery, take first right and go about a 1/4 mile to the two stucco buildings. Follow road hard to left and drive about 150 yards to the first right turn. Look for the red fruit trees on your right. A female Varied Thrush was seen on the 1st beneath a Dogwood hedge at the junction of 27th Avenue North and Brockton Lane North in Minneapolis, but the bird was apparently present for just one day.
On November 4th, a total of 275 DUNLIN were at the west end of Lake Byllesby in Dakota County. This is more than double the previous high count in Minnesota. Two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were on the lake on the 1st. Another White-winged Scoter was on Steel Lake, two and a half miles west of Andover in Wright County on the 3rd.
Also of note are the three ROSS'S GULLS being reported in Wisconsin. They were first reported today from the Stoddard Boat Landing just south of La Crosse. There is as yet no indication one way or the other if any of these birds have visited Minnesota.
This state-wide birding report is brought to you and financially supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU). The MOU is Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club.
The report is composed from observations generously submitted by MOU members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this weekly 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.
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The MOU is pleased to offer this service. Thank you, and good birding.
The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday, November 12th.
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Anthony X. Hertzel -- axhertzel@sihope.com
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