Parasitic Jaeger in St. Louis County
2009-08-29

'Rare Regular' in Minnesota

One of two individuals first found by PHS at the Park Point Recreation Area 24 August 2009. On the 28th, both birds were refound by Karl J. Bardon, Jane Hosking, and Cameron Rutt at the 12th Street public access to Lake Superior on Park Point; they were subsequently seen at the Recreation Area and continued to associate with one another while harassing Ring-billed Gulls. On the 29th, one jaeger was at the 12th Street access and the other was at the Recreation Area.

Photographed by Peder H. Svingen at Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, 29 August 2009. Nikon P80.