[mou] Ely Area-Lake County - Bohemian Waxwings

[Bill Tefft]

The flock of approximately 150 Bohemian Waxwings continues to be seen in
various locations within Ely.  Still large numbers of common redpolls. 
No sightings of hoary redpolls reported this week at local feeders. 
Evening grosbeaks are at about equal numbers with pine grosbeaks at some
area bird feeders.  There have been very few goldfinches, pine siskins
and red-breasted nuthatches at bird feeders in this area.

There have been the usual late February reports of Barred Owls (dead or
starving) that are struggling through winter.  

There was a sighting this week of a common grackle (Winton/Lake Co.) and
an unexpected ring-necked pheasant in Ely (no doubt escaped or released)
today.  No sign of bald eagles back at nest sites yet.

Bill Tefft
218-365-6785
Ely
Lake County

Bill Tefft
Parks and Recreation Instructor
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp Street
Ely, MN  55731
Phone: 218-365-7241
Fax: 218-365-7207