[mou] Tanager/Waterthrush update, Blue Earth County

[rdunlap@gac.edu]

An update on the Western Tanager and Louisiana Waterthrush found this morning at
Williams Nature Center, Blue Earth County:

The Western Tanager was seen as late as 5:45 this afternoon, but not by me
(arrgh). It was last seen along the Vollmer trail near the north overlook.

Around 5:30 this afternoon the Louisiana Waterthrush was singing at what I
assume is the same location as where it was found this morning, west of the
main shelter. In addition to its loud song, the bird was giving its distinctive
sharp call notes. It crossed the walking path a few times and seemed to be
chasing other small passerines. Territorial behavior, I suspect.

Bob Dunlap, Nicollet County