High Count Archive for The Loon - Towhees, Sparrows
This is the 1930 to present species high count report archive for
The Loon, journal of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
The last 2 years are available to MOU members.
Families
Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks
New World Quail
Partridge, Pheasants, Grouse, Turkeys
Grebes
Pigeons, Doves
Cuckoos
Nightjars
Swifts
Hummingbirds
Rails, Gallinules, Coots
Limpkin
Cranes
Stilts, Avocets
Plovers
Sandpipers
Jaegers
Alcids
Gulls, Terns
Loons
Shearwaters and Petrels
Storks
Frigatebirds
Boobies and Gannets
Cormorants
Pelicans
Bitterns, Herons, Egrets, Night-Herons
Ibises
New World Vultures
Osprey
Kites, Accipiters, Hawks, Eagles
Barn Owls
Screech-Owls, Owls
Kingfishers
Woodpeckers
Caracaras, Falcons
Flycatchers
Vireos
Shrikes
Jays, Nutcrackers, Magpies, Crows
Chickadees, Titmice
Larks
Martins, Swallows
Kinglets
Waxwings
Silky-flycatchers
Nuthatches
Creepers
Gnatcatchers
Wrens
Thrashers, Mockingbirds
Starlings
Dippers
Thrushes
Old World Flycatchers
Old World Sparrows
Pipits
Finches
Longspurs and Snow Buntings
Towhees, Sparrows
Yellow-breasted Chat
Blackbirds, Orioles
Warblers
Tanagers, Cardinals, Grosbeaks

Seasons
Species: Towhees, Sparrows
Grasshopper Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Harris's Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
LeConte's Sparrow
Nelson's Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Eastern Towhee

Lark Sparrow(Chondestes grammacus)
- - - Spring - - -
NumberDateLocationObserverComment
472017-05-25Yellow Medicine County, Swedes Forest SNA,44.6891434,-95.3652248WeeActual count, unprecedented numbers, multiple flocks of 5-8 birds were seen as w
202021-05-18Sherburne County, Sherburne NWR,45.5210223,-93.7185287ForbesMultiple pairs seen throughout refuge, they are locally common on site. Many see
162014-05-13Anoka County, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (restricted access),45.40797KeatorMany seen all around Cedar Creek natural area - small flocks and singles.
142017-05-21Yellow Medicine County, Lee-Mar Ranch,44.8258335,-95.5790634Wee
102013-05-18Brown County, Outskirts of New UlmOetken
102007-05-28Anoka CountyHertzelMany birds singing and chasing each other.
82009-05-08Sibley CountyMarengoall along Sand Prairie road area
82010-05-17Yellow Medicine CountyMarengoat upper sioux agency s.p.
82008-05-14Yellow Medicine CountyUnzenUpper Sioux Agency State Park.
72007-04-28Sherburne CountyBolish
72009-05-15Carver County, rapids lake unit Marengo
62009-05-07Meeker CountyFlorenin a gravel pit in section 4 of dassel twsp.
62010-05-12Dakota CountyMattsson6, 5 near parking lot and 1 near ent. gate
- - - Summer - - -
NumberDateLocationObserverComment
122014-06-26Sherburne County, Sherburne NWR--Wildlife Drive,45.4772856,-93.7299871Keatorseen in quite a few spots by Tony Hewitt and Chet Meyers. Both on the Wildlife
122018-06-12Anoka County, Northwoods Preserve,45.2667074,-93.3050083Twito
112011-07-24Washington County, Grey Cloud DunesMeyerThis includes many immature birds. The count would be much higher if heard bird
102015-07-09Brown County, Issac Walton League roadOetkenBirds were on the road then flew into alfalfa field
102017-07-08Anoka County, Fish Lake Nature Trails,45.3950542,-93.1668173Eckles
102007-06-22Anoka CountyJanssenAt Helen Allison Savannah SNA
92012-07-20Isanti CountyGuynnSpencer Brook WMA; 2 or more adults feeding a short-tailed fledgling and other a
- - - Fall - - -
NumberDateLocationObserverComment
142020-08-01Lyon County, 160th Ave, Russell US-MN 44.35248, -95.97825,44.3524850,-95.9782480Wee3 broods within the gravel pit. Adults and juveniles present
132017-08-06Le Sueur CountyMarengo11 at a gravel pit east of CR21 along Twsp140/470th St. Two others at differen
92019-08-01Sherburne County, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Becker US-MN (45.5126,-93.Gburzynski
82020-08-02Dakota County, Lake Byllesby Regional Park,44.5159496,-92.9486942Smith
82008-08-17Carver CountyClaus
72019-08-11Faribault CountyFeder
72016-08-25Sherburne County, US-MN-Orrock-Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 45.4657x-93.GburzynskiSaw several small groups 2 to 3 lark sparrows along the gravel wildlife drive at
62018-08-03Anoka County, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (restricted access),45.40797Massa
62013-08-10Brown County, Hoffman LandfillOetkenMore along the road and at other areas in the county.
52013-08-07Isanti County, Anderson County Park,45.4642207,-93.0553095Sausenalong road into park. photos of juves
42011-08-05Carver County, Rapids Lake MVNWRCyrus
42013-08-15Renville CountyZimmermanSeen N of Hwy 15 in grassy area
32012-08-14Sherburne County, Sherburne NWR--Wildlife Drive,45.4772856,-93.7299871Gburzynski
 
Breeds locally except northeast. State designation: Special Concern.

Notes:

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