[mou] Snowy Egret refound - Dakota County

[Derek Bakken]

Hello,

I made a trip down to  Lake Byllesby to look for waterfowl, geese, and 
the Snowy Egret.  On the way there I stopped at both the 140th and 
180th street marshes.

140th:
Song Sparrows
Green-winged Teal
Killdeer
Gadwall
more....

180th:
Redhead
American Wigeon - 4
Pintail - 1 male
Blue-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal
Pair of Kestrels
Northern Harrier
Northern Flicker
more...

Lake Byllesby:
Greater White Fronted Geese - 20+
Snowy Egret
Greater Yellowlegs
Bufflehead
more....


The Snowy Egret was refound in the previous posted spot.  With help, I 
found the right location and walked along the shoulder of the road 
looking for the Egret.  I spooked it before I saw it and it flew across 
Hwy 56 into a smaller pond.  I cross the road to try and find it.  I 
was not able to see the bird so I walked down to the water and sat down 
to wait.  A few minutes later, it walked out from behind some heavy 
cover and was only about 10 feet away.  After about 20-30 minutes of 
watching walk around, it decided that its options were better back on 
the west side of 56 and flew back.

Got some nice pictures......

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dobak/435850168/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dobak/435850188/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dobak/435850160/


Thanks to everyone who posted and to everyone who helped me find the 
right spot.


-Derek Bakken