[mou] more Buff-breasteds

[Eckert K R]

To add to the growing list of recent Buff-breasted Sandpiper sightings, 
the Minn Birding Weekends group found them at 2 locations in western 
Minn this past weekend (July 28-29). One spot was at the nearly-dry 
Giese WPA in Stevens Co (easiest to walk in along the W side of the 
ditch from the S side; see recent mou-net postings for directions). The 
other site was along Lac Qui Parle Co Rd 7, between Co Rds 30 and 36.

Other birds of note:

- Gr White-fronted Goose - Ruby Red Peninsula, Big Stone NWR (probably 
sick/injured adult, although no visible damage on spread wings); no 
Ruff, however: see Peder Svingen's posting yesterday for directions
- Horned Grebe - basic-plumaged individual in the large wetland along 
Big Stone Co Rd 64, 1 mi N and 1 mi E of Ortonville
- Least Bittern - 2 just E of the gate along the S side of the 
road/trail to Ruby Red Peninsula
- Western Kingbirds - good numbers: several small groups at various 
locations, probably staging together before migrating

Kim Eckert

(Please note new e-mail address as of June 1: eckertkr at gmail.com)


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