MOURC Proceedings Archive for The Loon - Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks

	MOURC Proceedings Archive - Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks	Accepted Duplicates
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Proceedings

Species: Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks

	Ref	First	Last	Location	County	3	Comment	Status
Trumpeter Swan (R) (Cygnus buccinator)							Start Date 1936-01-01
	37:122-126	1965	index				Will Trumpeter Swans Return to Minnesota?
	43:59	1971	index				Possible Trumpeter Swans from Carver Park Captive Flock
	46:169	1974	index				Status of the Trumpeter Swan in Minnesota
	49:234-235	1977	index				Trumpeter Swans Seen Over Lake Traverse
	56:17	1983-10-10		Lake Emily	Pope		(vote 1-6) Also a second-hand report, these details did not include a description of the calls heard, and, while this observer did actually see the swans in question, he apparently had little or no previous experience with this species and based his identification only from memory after later listening to captive Trumpeters in the Twin Cities.	Not Accepted
	56:17	1983-11-06		Crow Wing Lakes area	Hubbard		(vote 3-4) Although the two swans were heard by a 12-year employee at Carver Park Reserve who works daily with Trumpeter Swans and thus knows their call well, the majority were uncomfortable with the facts that he only heard and did not see the swans, that the call heard is not described in the details, and that this was a secondhand report provided by someone other than the observer.	Not Accepted
	avian information	2002-02-18			Norman		2/18 Norman (first winter record) Overwintered in Otter Tail (300+ along the Otter Tail River) SPM and Wright/Sherburne (along the Mississippi River near Monticello; maximum 658 on 1/4 KJB). Only other mid-winter report: 1/30 Morrison (12 at Camp Ripley) WLB. Late migrants (away from wintering areas) included 12/2–14 Freeborn (Alden) AEB, 12/14 Rice (2 at Mazaska L.) TFB, 12/15 Dakota (2 at Gun Club L.) TAT, 12/7–21 Houston (2) MHF, 12/31 Ramsey (2 along Hardman Avenue dike) JPS. Early migrants noted in 11 counties beginning 2/11 Becker (23 at Height of Land L.) fide BAB, 2/16 Crow Wing (8) PSP, 2/18 Norman (4) DPJ.
	avian information	2002-06-17			Fillmore		6/17 Fillmore (first summer record) Observed in record-high 21 counties as far north as Polk, Itasca, Carlton (but no observations in West-central or Southwest regions). Sightings have increased steadily since the early 1990s; D.N.R. reports nearly 900 Trumpeter Swans now live in Minnesota year round. At Tamarac N.W.R. in Becker Co. alone, 8 pairs produced 48 cygnets BAB.
	avian information	2005-12-14			Meeker		12/14 Meeker (first winter record) Reported from 7 north and 12 south counties including a record-high 1,224 counted 2/20 Wright (Monticello) KJB. Overwintered north in Cass (1) MRN and Hubbard (as many as 18 birds seen every weekend all winter in Todd Twp.) MAW, and probably in Otter Tail (remarkable total of 358 on Battle Lake CBC, followed by late January and February reports from Fergus Falls) m.ob. Up to four overwintered Dakota (Black Dog Lake) KJB and may have wandered elsewhere. East-central reports for January included 1/2 Chisago (Wild River S.P.) BrM, 1/15 Dakota (Gun Club Lake) DFN, 1/16 Dakota (Spring Lake R.P.) JPM, 1/22 Washington (Pt. Douglas) DWK.
	avian information	2005-12-19			Polk		12/19 Polk (first winter record) Reported from 7 north and 12 south counties including a record-high 1,224 counted 2/20 Wright (Monticello) KJB. Overwintered north in Cass (1) MRN and Hubbard (as many as 18 birds seen every weekend all winter in Todd Twp.) MAW, and probably in Otter Tail (remarkable total of 358 on Battle Lake CBC, followed by late January and February reports from Fergus Falls) m.ob. Up to four overwintered Dakota (Black Dog Lake) KJB and may have wandered elsewhere. East-central reports for January included 1/2 Chisago (Wild River S.P.) BrM, 1/15 Dakota (Gun Club Lake) DFN, 1/16 Dakota (Spring Lake R.P.) JPM, 1/22 Washington (Pt. Douglas) DWK.
	avian information	2007-09-29			Lincoln		9/29 Lincoln (first fall record) Peak counts 11/21 McLeod (80 at Eagle L.) DPG, 11/22 Goodhue (60 at Kenyon) NFT, 11/8 Isanti (52 at Lundgren L.) DPG.
	avian information	2007-11-08	2007-11-10		Kanabec		11/8, 10 Kanabec (first fall record) Peak counts 11/21 McLeod (80 at Eagle L.) DPG, 11/22 Goodhue (60 at Kenyon) NFT, 11/8 Isanti (52 at Lundgren L.) DPG.
	avian information	2007-12-01			Meeker		12/1 Meeker (second winter record) Numerous reports and increasing. High counts 1/26 Wright (1,400 at Monticello) ASc, 2/16 Scott (32 overwintered at Blue Lake W.T.P. and Mill Pond) PEJ.
	avian information	2008-08-13	2008-10-25		Kandiyohi		8/13, 10/25 Kandiyohi (first fall record) Peak counts 11/29 Wright (79 at 5 locations) DPG, 11/22 Sherburne (75) MJB.
	avian information	2008-09-09			Kanabec		9/9 Kanabec (second fall record) Peak counts 11/29 Wright (79 at 5 locations) DPG, 11/22 Sherburne (75) MJB.
	avian information	2009-01-24	2009-02-24		Mower		1/24, 2/20, 24 Mower (first winter record) Numerous reports of widely distributed birds, but a relatively low “high” concentration of only 207 reported from Wright 12/4 DPG. Other notable concentrations were found 1/14 Otter Tail (100) fide JMJ and 1/7 Washington (50, Pine Tree Lake) fide U.S.F.W.S. Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
	avian information	2009-02-27			Meeker		2/27 Meeker (third winter record) Numerous reports of widely distributed birds, but a relatively low “high” concentration of only 207 reported from Wright 12/4 DPG. Other notable concentrations were found 1/14 Otter Tail (100) fide JMJ and 1/7 Washington (50, Pine Tree Lake) fide U.S.F.W.S. Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
	avian information	2009-06-10			Mower		6/10 Mower (second summer record) Reported from all regions except Southwest. First county breeding records from St. Louis DMK, Carlton DCr, Todd DPG, Wadena fide BBA, McLeod DPG.
	avian information	2009-10-07			Kandiyohi		10/7 Kandiyohi (second fall record) High counts 11/28 Sherburne (37, Sherburne N.W.R.) MDN, 11/22 Wadena (18, Jim Cook Lake) PJB.
	avian information	2009-11-15			Kanabec		11/15 Kanabec (third fall record) High counts 11/28 Sherburne (37, Sherburne N.W.R.) MDN, 11/22 Wadena (18, Jim Cook Lake) PJB.
	avian information	2009-12-01	2009-12-05		Meeker		12/1, 3, 5 Meeker (fourth winter record) Late south away from wintering areas 12/2 Lac qui Parle (2, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU. CBC high counts 1/3 Northern Wright County CBC (998), 1/3 Battle Lake CBC (381). Northward migration commenced second half of February with only 258 at Monticello 2/28 of a reported 1500 swans earlier in winter (KJB).
	avian information	2009-12-02			Lac qui Parle		12/2 Lac qui Parle (first winter record) Late south away from wintering areas 12/2 Lac qui Parle (2, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU. CBC high counts 1/3 Northern Wright County CBC (998), 1/3 Battle Lake CBC (381). Northward migration commenced second half of February with only 258 at Monticello 2/28 of a reported 1500 swans earlier in winter (KJB).
	avian information	2010-08-22	2010-11-27		Kandiyohi		8/22, 10/3, 11/6, 27 Kandiyohi (third fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ.
	avian information	2010-08-25			Kanabec		8/25 Kanabec (fourth fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ.
	avian information	2010-10-08			Pennington		10/8 Pennington (first fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ.
	avian information	2011-03-25			Fillmore		3/25 Fillmore (second spring record) High counts 3/6 Wright (200) JPr, 3/19 Otter Tail (50) BDE, 3/4 Cass (35) ABi.
	avian information	2011-08-07	2011-11-12		Kandiyohi		8/7, 11, 27, 11/12 Kandiyohi (fourth fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG.
	avian information	2011-09-05			Pennington		9/5 Pennington (second fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG.
	avian information	2011-11-06			Fillmore		11/6 Fillmore (third fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG.
	avian information	2011-12-17			Polk		12/17 Polk (second winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast.
	avian information	2012-02-05			Meeker		2/5 Meeker (fifth winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast.
	avian information	2012-02-29			Watonwan		2/29 Watonwan (first winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast.
	avian information	2012-05-09			Lincoln		5/9 Lincoln (second spring record) High counts 3/9 Morrison (90, Bowlus) MJB, 5/11 Stearns (76) STW, 3/10 Hennepin (69, Lake Rebecca P.R.) SMC.
	avian information	2012-08-04	2012-10-14		Kandiyohi		8/4, 10/14 Kandiyohi (fifth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF.
	avian information	2012-08-11	2012-09-24		Kanabec		8/11, 31, 9/24 Kanabec (fifth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF.
	avian information	2013-12-21			Mower		12/21 Mower (third winter record) High count north 1/1 Cass (102) JnA. Reported from 10 north counties after the CBC period, including 2/14 Clearwater fide JMJ. Numerous midwinter south reports mostly Southeast and Twin Cities. High counts south from Wright (Monticello): 1/26 (2,000) AMa, 1/15 (1,500) ToL. Away from Wright, south high counts included 1/8 Goodhue (78) KDS, 2/2 Scott (63) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/29 Battle Lake (1,150), 1/4 Northern Wright County (678), 1/1 Pillager (206).
	avian information	2014-02-14			Clearwater		2/14 Clearwater (first winter record) High count north 1/1 Cass (102) JnA. Reported from 10 north counties after the CBC period, including 2/14 Clearwater fide JMJ. Numerous midwinter south reports mostly Southeast and Twin Cities. High counts south from Wright (Monticello): 1/26 (2,000) AMa, 1/15 (1,500) ToL. Away from Wright, south high counts included 1/8 Goodhue (78) KDS, 2/2 Scott (63) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/29 Battle Lake (1,150), 1/4 Northern Wright County (678), 1/1 Pillager (206).
	avian information	2014-10-19			Pipestone		10/19 Pipestone (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. New county record: 10/19 Pipestone GLa. High counts 10/14 Cass (77, Powers Twp.) JWM, 11/19 Hennepin (68) KeL.
	avian information	2014-11-25			Fillmore		11/25 Fillmore (fourth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. New county record: 10/19 Pipestone GLa. High counts 10/14 Cass (77, Powers Twp.) JWM, 11/19 Hennepin (68) KeL.
	avian information	2015-12-12			Faribault		12/12 Faribault (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423).
	avian information	2015-12-17			Polk		12/17 Polk (third winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423).
	avian information	2015-12-20			Mower		12/20 Mower (fourth winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423).
	avian information	2016-02-25	2016-02-28		Murray		2/25, 28 Murray (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423).
	avian information	2016-02-29			Waseca		2/29 Waseca (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423).
	avian information	2016-12-04			Renville		12/4 Renville (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2016-12-07	2017-01-02		Mower		12/7, 1/2 Mower (fifth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-01	2017-02-10		Big Stone		2/1, 5, 10 Big Stone (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-10	2017-02-22		Polk		2/10, 18, 21, 22 Polk (fourth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-10	2017-02-27		Swift		2/10, 16, 27 Swift (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-19			Fillmore		2/19 Fillmore (fifth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-21	2017-02-27		Lyon		2/21, 24, 26, 27 Lyon (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-21			Marshall		2/21 Marshall (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-24			Mahnomen		2/24 Mahnomen (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-24			Norman		2/24 Norman (second winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-25			Nobles		2/25 Nobles (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-25	2017-02-27		Redwood		2/25, 26, 27 Redwood (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-27			Murray		2/27 Murray (second winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-02-28			Yellow Medicine		2/28 Yellow Medicine (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238).
	avian information	2017-06-04			Benton		6/4 Benton (first summer record) Observed in all regions, but especially in northern half of state. High count 6/17 Becker (100, Tamarac N.W.R.) MBH. First county breeding record 6/29 Blue Earth WCM.
	avian information	2017-12-06			Watonwan		12/6 Watonwan (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357).
	avian information	2017-12-19			Lyon		12/19 Lyon (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357).
	avian information	2017-12-19			Pipestone		12/19 Pipestone (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357).
	avian information	2017-12-23	2018-02-10		Chippewa		12/23, 2/10 Chippewa (first winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357).
	avian information	2018-02-22			Yellow Medicine		2/22 Yellow Medicine (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357).
	avian information	2018-03-22			Renville		3/22 Renville (second spring record) Found statewide, including 4/11 Rock KEm. There were several high counts of 200+ birds reported in March, but none explicitly identified why the swans were this species.
	avian information	2018-08-03	2018-10-11		Lincoln		8/3, 4, 15, 9/15, 10/11 Lincoln (third fall record) Â Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season.
	avian information	2018-10-30	2018-11-09		Fillmore		10/30, 11/9 Fillmore (sixth fall record) Â Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season.
	avian information	2018-12-21			Pipestone		12/21 Pipestone (third winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410).
	avian information	2019-01-12			Chippewa		1/12 Chippewa (second winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410).
	avian information	2019-02-24			Koochiching		2/24 Koochiching (first winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410).
	avian information	2019-06-17			Lincoln		6/17 Lincoln (fourth summer record) Â Found in all regions. First county breeding records: 6/27Â Lac qui ParleÂ DLP, 7/1Â RenvilleÂ WCM. High count 6/12 Aitkin (110, Rice Lake N.W.R.) ebd.
	avian information	2019-12-09	2020-02-29		Watonwan		12/9, 2/29 Watonwan (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-01-24			Swift		1/24 Swift (second winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-02			Carlton		2/2 Carlton (first winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-21			Chippewa		2/21 Chippewa (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-26	2020-02-29		Nobles		2/26, 28, 29 Nobles (second winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-29			Murray		2/29 Murray (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-29			Renville		2/29 Renville (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-02-29			Yellow Medicine		2/29 Yellow Medicine (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183).
	avian information	2020-06-06	2020-06-17		Benton		6/6, 7, 9, 17 Benton (second summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ.
	avian information	2020-06-06			Chippewa		6/6 Chippewa (fourth summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ.
	avian information	2020-07-03			Nobles		7/3 Nobles (third summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ.
	avian information	2020-07-12	2020-07-15		Lincoln		7/12, 15 Lincoln (fifth summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ.
	avian information	2020-08-12	2020-11-25		Lincoln		8/12, 16, 29, 31, 9/11, 26, 10/15, 11/25 Lincoln (sixth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD.
	avian information	2020-08-17			Roseau		8/17 Roseau (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD.
	avian information	2020-10-03	2020-11-21		Pennington		10/3, 4, 11/21 Pennington (third fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD.
	avian information	2020-11-02	2020-11-04		Rock		11/2, 4 Rock (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD.
	avian information	2020-12-01	2020-12-11		Lac qui Parle		12/1, 11 Lac qui Parle (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-01			Stevens		12/1 Stevens (first winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-04			Pipestone		12/4 Pipestone (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-12			Waseca		12/12 Waseca (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-14			Lincoln		12/14 Lincoln (seventh winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-14			Renville		12/14 Renville (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-14			Yellow Medicine		12/14 Yellow Medicine (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-17	2020-12-18		Lyon		12/17, 18 Lyon (third winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2020-12-17			Redwood		12/17 Redwood (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2021-02-18	2021-02-19		Big Stone		2/18, 19 Big Stone (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2021-02-27			Nobles		2/27 Nobles (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2021-02-27			Swift		2/27 Swift (third winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2021-02-28			Murray		2/28 Murray (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311).
	avian information	2021-11-20			Dodge		11/20 Dodge (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High count 10/6 Aitkin (233, Rice Lake N.W.R.) CJE.
	avian information	2021-12-08	2021-12-19		Mower		12/8, 19 Mower (sixth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2021-12-14	2021-12-15		Renville		12/14, 15 Renville (fifth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2022-01-02	2022-02-20		Lac qui Parle		1/2, 2/8, 20 Lac qui Parle (third winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2022-01-06			Lyon		1/6 Lyon (fourth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2022-02-28			Big Stone		2/28 Big Stone (third winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2022-02-28			Chippewa		2/28 Chippewa (fifth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310).
	avian information	2022-06-01			Olmsted		6/1 Olmsted (first summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-03	2022-07-31		Yellow Medicine		6/3, 7/31 Yellow Medicine (fifth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-04	2022-06-16		Benton		6/4, 6, 7, 16 Benton (third summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-05	2022-07-24		Chippewa		6/5, 11, 7/8, 24 Chippewa (sixth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-05	2022-06-15		Pipestone		6/5, 12, 13, 14, 15 Pipestone (fifth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-07			Lincoln		6/7 Lincoln (eighth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-06-24			Mower		6/24 Mower (seventh summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS.
	avian information	2022-12-03	2023-02-18		Chippewa		12/3, 2/4, 18 Chippewa (seventh winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2022-12-15			Lac qui Parle		12/15 Lac qui Parle (fourth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2022-12-15	2022-12-17		Lyon		12/15, 16, 17 Lyon (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2022-12-28			Stevens		12/28 Stevens (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-01-21			Dodge		1/21 Dodge (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-08			Nobles		2/8 Nobles (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-08			Polk		2/8 Polk (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-16			Mower		2/16 Mower (eighth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-16			Murray		2/16 Murray (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-18			Clearwater		2/18 Clearwater (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-19			Mahnomen		2/19 Mahnomen (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-02-20			Wilkin		2/20 Wilkin (first winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386).
	avian information	2023-06-01	2023-07-31		Olmsted		6/1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 7/2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Olmsted (second summer record)
	avian information	2023-06-06	2023-06-27		Yellow Medicine		6/6, 27 Yellow Medicine (sixth summer record)
	avian information	2023-06-10	2023-07-21		Chippewa		6/10, 27, 7/14, 15, 21 Chippewa (eighth summer record)
	avian information	2023-06-28	2023-07-22		Lincoln		6/28, 7/9, 14, 22 Lincoln (ninth summer record)
	avian information	2023-07-06	2023-07-28		Mower		7/6, 7, 28 Mower (ninth summer record)
	avian information	2023-08-09	2023-11-25		Lincoln		8/9, 12, 9/19, 20, 24, 10/8, 9, 14, 26, 11/1, 2, 6, 14, 15, 17, 19, 25 Lincoln (tenth fall record)
	avian information	2023-10-14	2023-11-14		Dodge		10/14, 15, 25, 11/3, 11, 14 Dodge (third fall record)
	avian information	2023-10-14	2023-10-21		Pennington		10/14, 21 Pennington (fourth fall record)
	avian information	2023-10-16			Pipestone		10/16 Pipestone (sixth fall record)
	58:194	1986	index			Trumpeter Swans Nest in the Chippewa National Forest
	58:197-198	1986	index			Trumpeter Swan Project Summary 1986
	63:147-150	1991	index			A Wild Trumpeter Swan in Minnesota
	66:46	1994	index			Wild Trumpeter Raises a Family
	68:81-85	1996	index			The return of a giant in the bird world to Minnesota
	68:129-130	1996	index			Diverse concentration of waterfowl in Dakota and Goodhue counties

	Former summer resident (pre-1900). Reintroduced in Minnesota. Breeds throughout, but rare in the far west and southeast. Overwinters locally. State designation: Special Concern.

Notes:

The information in the above table comes from several different sources. The count in column 1 indicates which of the sources is considered the primary source.
	'Accepted' MOURC entries from The MOURC Proceedings
	'Not Accepted' or 'Rejected' MOURC entry from The MOURC Proceedings
	Accepted MOU records assembled by David Cahlander
	Sighting records for ()
	Avian information from the occurrence maps, in dark red, assembled by Robert Janssen. Seasonal report for the species/season published in The Loon or The Flicker has been added.
	Information from The Loon index assembled by Anthony Hertzel and David Cahlander