[mou] Migration at Wood Lake, Hennepin Co.

[Conny Brunell]

Walking this morning at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield, Hennepin Co following a storm from the night before, and seeing what blew in was a great way to enjoy the new migrants.  The woods were filled with songs, and the melodious whistles of the many Fox Sparrows permeated the brisk air.  The Golden-crowned Kinglets, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets were vocal, displaying raised crests. 

The splotches of open water were filled with the newly arrived Green-winged and Blue-winged Teal, Coots, Gadwall, Hooded Mergansers, Bufflehead, Ring-necked, Wooduck, and a Common Goldeneye pair.  The Coopers Hawk was moving around to many vantage points calling loudly, and I have not seen a mate yet.  A Northern Flicker's prolonged loud call, and 2 pair of Eastern Bluebirds hanging close to the nesting boxes.

Conny Brunell
Richfield, Hennepin Cty
connyb@mycidco.com