[mou] White-faced Ibis/Otter Tail Co.

[Dan & Sandy Thimgan]

A White-faced Ibis is being seen in the extreme south-west corner of Otter
Tail County (Western Township).

Directions to the spot:  Travel south out of the city of Fergus Falls on
CoHwy 15 for approximately 16 miles until the highway intersects with 110th
St.  (There is a prominent sign reading Rabbit River WPA near this
intersection).   Then, turn right (west) and travel just a little over 2
miles.  On the south side of the road is standing water of suitable
Ibis-like habitat.

We observed the bird this morning (Monday) from about 8:45 - 9:15, as it
actively foraged to within 50 yards of the road.

We heard about the Ibis from Steve Millard who heard about the bird's
whereabouts from a non-birding friend.

Other notable birds in Western Township: Wilson's Phalarope (1 seen by water
near the intersection of CoHwy15 and 150th St), Sandhill Crane, Marbled
Godwit, Sora, both Yellowlegs, Brewer's Blackbird, Cliff Swallow, and a
Canada Goose/nest with 6 eggs within 1 yard of the pavement on CR 112 (if
you were to pull off the road, your car would literally straddle the nest).

Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Battle Lake, MN