[mou] Loggerhead Shrike pair, Wabasha County

[Dedrick Benz]

I was excited to find what could be a nesting pair of Loggerhead Shrikes at 
Weaver Dunes Sunday morning.  I was a little reluctant to post directions, 
but

a)  I don't think hordes of people will come looking for this bird.

b)  It would be cool if other birders could keep tabs on the progress of a 
possible nest.

c)  The more people know about the neat birds that are here, the more likely 
the area will be preserved.

I saw them on the east side of Wabasha CR 84, .7 mi. south of it's 
intersection with W. Newton Rd.  They were perching in junipers 50 - 100 yds 
from the road near 2 signs.  The large sign reads "Kellogg Weaver Dunes," 
and the small one reads "Cooperative Acquisition."  You will see a new house 
with an orange roof to the southeast.  The road is very twisty and windy, 
and parking is a problem here.  You probably will have to park further 
north, and walk back.  I strongly encourage people not to hop the fence, as 
you can probably view from the road.  I'm glad there is no gate here, as it 
would be too tempting to enter the area, and perhaps disrupt nesting 
behavior.


Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN