[mou] Blue Earth Kentucky Warbler/Bell's Vireo

[JELLISBIRD@aol.com]

    Craig Mandel's Blue Earth County Kentucky Warbler was in his usual haunts 
at the Williams Nature Preserve on Highway 68 West of Mankato. He sang single 
bursts of song five times between 9 AM this morning and 9:35 and then nothing 
until 10:15 when I left. The songs heard were from different spots and I 
probably saw it moving between spots but did not ever get a visual ID. I don't 
know if his hormones haven't come in yet or if the glum morning induced a slight 
mood disorder.
    At least one Bell's Vireo was seen and singing in the shrubs on both 
sides of the road at the Seppmann's Mill drive at Minneopa State Park near 
Mankato. Also three Eastern Towhees in various spots. Not much by way of warblers...a 
few Blue-Winged, Yellow, Yellow-rumps, Tennessees, a Nashville, a couple of 
Black and Whites. Also several Swainsons Thrushes and a Wood Thrush. Did NOT 
hear any Ceruleans or Prothonatorys at Seven Mile Creek Park but it was VERY 
glum. Got a RH Woodpecker and a Caspian Tern in Blue Earth County but a pretty 
slow day.

    John Ellis, St. Paul