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-RBA *Minnesota *Detroit Lakes *March 17, 2016 *MNDL1603.17-Birds mentioned
Hotline: Minnesota, Detroit Lakes
Date: March 17, 2016
Sponsor: Lakes Area Birding Club, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
Reports: 1-800-542-3992 (weekdays during business hours)
Compiler: Jeanie Joppru (ajjoppru@mncable.net)
This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, March 17, 2016 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888.
With a week of warmer weather, much has changed this week in the northwest. From nearly all counties south of Marshall have come reports of a variety of waterfowl including GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, CANADA GEESE, SNOW GEESE, many reports of BALD EAGLES on or near nests, SANDHILL CRANES, KILLDEER, HORNED LARKS, EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, and LAPLAND LONGSPURS . Last night the most northern parts of the area had several inches of snow, so unpaved roads may be a bit muddy and wet. Large bodies of still water are still ice covered, but shallower water and small streams are starting to open up.
In Lake of the Woods County, Gretchen Mehmel saw a BOREAL CHICKADEE a half mile east of Norris Camp on March 15.
Beth Siverhus in Warroad, Roseau County, reported BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, and PINE GROSBEAKS on March 10.
From Itasca State Park, Connie Cox reported the first TUNDRA SWANS, along with RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and PURPLE FINCHES on March 11.
In Marshall County, Jennifer Audette observed two SNOW GEESE near Angus on March 13. I suspect that there are many more in the county now.
In Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Zeann Linder reported hearing the MERLIN on March 12. I found an AMERICAN KESTREL, and several WILD TURKEYS along CR 7 on March 10, and on March 12, there were COMMON MERGANSER below the dam, and KILLDEER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD in the yard. A huge flock of COMMON REDPOLLS appeared in the yard today after the one inch of snow that we had last night.
Sandy Aubol observed about 36 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and several thousand SNOW GEESE migrating over East Grand Forks in Polk County on March 11. On March 12, she saw eleven BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS in her neighborhood and a BELTED KINGFISHER along the Red River. She reported that the impoundments between Crookston and Warren have a little open water where a variety of waterfowl can be seen, but the access is still difficult due to road conditions. Along CR 23, she found a mixed flock of LAPLAND LONGSPURS, SNOW BUNTINGS, and HORNED LARKS. SANDHILL CRANES and NORTHERN HARRIER were also seen.
In Becker County, Heather Hundt observed a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK on March 11. A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen by Steve Midthune north of Lake Park On March 12, Sandy Aubol found a RUSTY BLACKBIRD at Hamden Slough.
Marshall Howe reported the first TURKEY VULTURE in Hubbard County on March 16.
On March 16, Charlene Nelson reported an early HOUSE WREN in Perham, Otter Tail County. On March 14, Alma Ronningen saw a COMMON GRACKLE, and on the 16, a BELTED KINGFISHER.
Benjamin Eckhoff reported an AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN on Little Rachel Lake in Douglas County on March 12.
Thanks to all who sent in their sightings this week.
Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than Thursday each week, at ajjoppru@mncable.net OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is Thursday, March 24, 2016
Jeanie Joppru Pennington County, MN
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