[mou] Little Blue Heron/Douglas Co

[Dan & Sandy Thimgan]

Several birders successfully observed the Little Blue Heron (originally 
discovered by John Ellis) on early Monday afternoon (7/21).  Also, 
there is a nearby Snowy Egret (see below).

John's directions and description were right on.

The directions are as follows:  Go to the town of Ashby in northeastern 
Grant County, then leave heading southeast on County 82.  Follow this 
road until you turn south on Douglas County 19. Continue on 19 until 
you reach a four way intersection (with a large sign announcing Bah 
Lakes WPA). Turn left on Whisper Lane, a dead end going east.  Go 
approx. .4 miles to the wetland on the north side of the road with lots 
of dead trees.

Thanks for the birding companionship of Leslie Marcus and Connie 
Brunell.  And, thanks to the vigilant Dennis Martin who spotted a Snowy 
Egret nearby.  To find the Snowy Egret:  Instead of turning at Whisper 
Road in the above directions, continue traveling on County 19 for 
approx. .5 miles to a small wetland on the east side of the road.
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Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Otter Tail County
Battle Lake, MN
thimgan@digitaljam.com