[mou] Dickcissels in Dakota County and more

[Richard J Specht]

Last night, Jeanne and I were leaving Spring Lake Park, Schaar's Bluff
around 8:00pm and we heard and saw at least 9 different Dickcissels on
the power lines along the entrance road.  This is the first time we have
seen Dickcissels along this entrance road and we visit the park fairly
often.  

Earlier in the day, we saw the Prairie Warbler at Ritter Park in the
expected area.  Thanks to Jim for the detail in his initial posting.

Jeanne and I spent three days birding in Kidder County (and a little in
Burleigh County), North Dakota last week.  Although it rained two of the
three days, we were able to see some great birds and we had a great time.
 We ended up with 98 species for North Dakota.  If anyone plans to bird
in that area, we would be glad to share our notes with them.  Some of the
birds we had targeted and found were:
@ Bairds Sparrow
@ Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
@ Spragues Pipit
@ Chestnut-collared Longspur
@ Snowy and Cattle Egrets
@ White-faced Ibis
@ Swainson's Hawk
@ Ferruginous Hawk
@ Gray Partridge
@ Sharp-tailed Grouse
@ Willet
@ Upland Sandpiper
@ Marbled Godwit
@ Wilson's Pahlarope
@ Red-headed Woodpecker

Rick Specht
specht@juno.com