[mou] About the metro: Henslow's Sparrow

[Steve Weston]

This evening (tuesday) I stopped by the Eckankar prairie in Chanhassen north 
of Hwy 5 between Lake Ann Park and Powers Blvd.  I did not find the 
Dickcissels, which were here last year, but I did find a singing HENSLOW 
SPARROW, Bobolink, Clay-colored Sparrow, and a pair of Green Herons.  This 
was on private land.  I do not know if they are sensative to an occasional 
birder stopping by, but I suggest that there is less chance of contact, if 
you avoid regular business hours.

Yesterday (monday)  I saw two swans in Coon Rapids just east of Main Street 
and US 10.  I stopped only briefly, and the one swan appeared to be a Mute 
Swan.

On our trip to Frontenac, we found quite a variety of butterflies.  Common 
Ringlets were common in the grasslands.  We also found Great Sapngled 
Fritillaries, Red-spotted Purples, Red Admirals, Eastern Yellow Swallowtail, 
Hackberry Emporer, Monarchs, and an as yet unidentified skipper.

Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN
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