[rba] Sherburne County - White-winged Scoter, White-winged Crossbill - November 17, 2008

[CRAIG MANDEL]

November 17, 2008

Sherburne county

White-winged Scoter - 1:00 - 1:20pm - Big Lake - Two White-winged Scoters 
were observed in the SW corner of Big Lake.  The birds were observed about 
100 feet off shore from Lake Side Park.

White-winged Crossbills - 2:15 - 2:20pm - Sand Dunes State Forest - Twelve 
White-winged Crossbills were observed along 180th St NW, 1/4 mile South of 
253rd Ave NW.  The birds were observed feeding at the tops of a stand of 
large Spruce trees on the East side of the road.

Craig Mandel

EgretCMan at msn.com
Minnetonka, Hennepin County