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This page is devoted to providing photos and a brief account of unusual birds found recently in Minnesota. We welcome digital images of unusual species recorded in the state (click above on Upload Image).
Please note that all identifications posted here should be considered tentative until the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Records Committee has had the opportunity to evaluate the relevant documentation.
This page will be updated as frequently, or as infrequently, as unusual records occur.
Uncommon in Beltrami County in the Spring season
Purple martin seen March 15, 2024 at BSU Purple martin colony. Sitting in trees along lake between houses. Previously banded in MN, possibly in Bemidji, as red band seen on right leg with MN visible. Numbers not visible, but would be appreciated if resighted and band read.
Brian Hiller, digiscoped with iPhone
First record for Cook County in the Spring season
Still hanging out with our little junco flock in Lutsen. This is the first winter in our 21 years that we have had juncos for an entire winter.
Jean Brislance
Five or fewer records in McLeod County for the Spring season
In an aerial spiff with mature Bald Eagle. Bergen township/property
Britt Dalbec
First record for Meeker County in the Winter season
Seen on 642nd Ave and 365th St on the East side of the road in a wooded area with a waterhole, North of Forest City
Paul and Koni Fank (Koni Fank Photographer)
Five or fewer records in McLeod County for the Winter season
Approximately 300 GWFG from the SE winds over property, Bergen township.
Britt Dalbec
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