[mou] Mille Lacs

[Peder Svingen]

A shore-based survey of Mille Lacs today (14 October) found good numbers
of loons. Conditions were ideal with light winds, temperatures in the 40s,
and broken overcast which provided excellent light conditions and calm
water. Even though the south shore between Vineland Bay and Wahkon Bay was
not checked, a total of 1467 Common Loons was counted and included a flock
of 252 along the north shore near the Carlsona Beach Club. An adult
Red-throated Loon was seen on St. Albans Bay (Crow Wing County), probably
the same individual reported by Pastor Al on nearby Wigwam Bay on the 3rd.
The total of 492 Bonaparte's Gulls was unimpressive for mid-October. No
scoters, terns, shorebirds, or unusual gulls were found.

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Peder H. Svingen - psvingen@d.umn.edu - Duluth, MN