[mou] Park Point update

[Eckert K R]

In addition to the Red-throated Loons (7), Parasitic Jaeger (adult 
light-morph), Little Gull (adult), and Arctic Tern (adult photographed 
on the beach) all seen on the L Superior side of Park Point between 
12th and 18th Streets (posted for me by Sharon Lind earlier), and the 
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near the S end of Park Point near the 
Superior Entry (posted by SCmzd at aol.com), there were some additional 
sightings of note on L Superior this afternoon:

- 5 Surf Scoters, 16th St (Sparky Stensaas)
- 2 Western Grebes, near 31st St (Dedrick Benz, Conny Brunell)
- 25 Whimbrels, fly-bys at 31st St (Dedrick & Conny)
- 5 Whimbrels, on the beach at 16th St (Mark Junghans)
- Arctic Tern, in flight at 31st St (Mike Hendrickson)

As far as I know, the Parasitic Jaeger (fly-by at 12th St) & Little 
Gull (fly-by at 18th St) have not been relocated by anyone since the 
iniitial sightings, nor has the Arctic Tern returned to roost on the 
beach at 18th St. Conny also had a lone Red-throated Loon on the lake 
side of the Recreation Area this morning, and she relocated at least 
part of that warbler wave found yesterday at the Recreation Area.

This makes 3 consecutive days with several rarities found at Park 
Point, but it's possible the birding will be less eventful tomorrow 
with a change in the weather: a cold front with the winds shifting from 
the E to W-NW is in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow, although 
predicted thunderstorms may hold some of the birds in place.

Kim Eckert

(Please note new e-mail address <eckertkr at gmail.com>)
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