[mou] brown pelican

[robert.oconnor@ndsu.edu]

Hi,

Several of us on the Brown Pelican Monday afternoon shift had the same
problem described by Connie Brunnell.  The bird slept on a rock in Iowa in
plain view from 1 PM to about 5 PM, this time flying out of sight in the
wrong direction.  Some of us then headed to the spot at Little Spirit Lake
where the bird had roosted on Saturday and Sunday.  By 6 PM, it was back
on the submerged island preening and allowing us all great views.  Many
thanks to the cottage owners who welcomed us to their dock no fewer than
four times before the bird finally reappeared.  They were gracious
throughout the long day.

Bob O'Connor