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-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *May 9, 2002 *MNST0205.09 -Birds mentioned
This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday May 9th, sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union.
On May 9th, Mark Alt observed an adult MISSISSIPPI KITE in Minneapolis at the junction of U.S. Highway 169 and Anderson Lakes Road. This is less than six miles from where one was seen by Anthony Hertzel on April 26th, and since both were identified as adult birds, they may be the same individual.
Karl Bardon found an adult female KING EIDER on the morning of May 7th in Duluth, St. Louis County, and it was still present on the 9th. It's being seen on the bay side of Lake Superior along Park Point at 37th Street South. Karl also found a ROSS'S GOOSE at nearby Interstate Island.
A BURROWING OWL was found in Lowville Township, Murray County. It is located along county road 77 about a half mile east of county road 29.
As many as five WHITE-FACED IBIS were found on May 7th in Murray County. From the town of Slayton drive south on U.S. Highway 59 and turn right on the gravel road just south of the Slayton Concrete Company. Follow this road to the parking area and look for the "No Motorized Vehicles" sign and walk the road to where it turns right. I also have a report of a White-faced Ibis at Thielke Lake in Big Stone County from May 4th. It was seen on the east side of Thielke Lake, just south of a beaver lodge on the near shore.
Paul Egeland found a SNOWY EGRET on Spielmann Lake in Yellow Medicine County on May 7th. Drive west on Yellow Medicine County Road 2 off state highway 23 and go four miles to the gravel township road. Turn north for one and a half miles, then west again for another mile and a half to the wildlife management area access road. Take this road south to the wetland. A Snowy Egret was also at the west outlet to Swan Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Kandiyohi County on May 9th.
A CINNAMON TEAL is still at the Old Cedar Avenue bridge area in Bloomington, Hennepin County. It's being seen in the east pond along the Hogback Ridge Trail. Look in the backwater to the left as you walk towards the new Cedar Avenue bridge.
I have had several recent reports of WESTERN TANAGERS over the past week. In Wabasha, Wabasha County a Western Tanager has been visiting the feeder of Grant Schuth since April 27th.
Another Western Tanager was seen by Linda Keller in Lake Elmo, Washington County on May 9th. The same bird was also seen next door at the home of Lowel Johnson. And a Western Tanager was reported by Mary Patterson in Grant Township, Washington County, also on the 9th.
GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES were seen in Nicollet County on the 9th. They were at the Nicollet Conservation Club property at the south shore of Swan Lake. A CATTLE EGRET was also seen on the north shore of the lake on the same day.
On May 8th a BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER was at the Bass Ponds area of Bloomington, Hennepin County, between trail markers four and five. There are also recent reports of BLACK TERN, WOOD THRUSH, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, CAPE MAY WARBLER, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, LARK SPARROW and ORCHARD ORIOLE.
I'd like to extend my thanks to the many callers who took the time to report their observations.
This state-wide birding report is brought to you and financially supported by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU). The MOU is Minnesota's oldest and largest bird club.
The report is composed from reports generously submitted by MOU members and other birders throughout the state. You can support this weekly birding update by submitting your bird reports to Anthony Hertzel at axhertzel@sihope.com or by calling the hotline directly at 763-780-8890 and leaving a detailed message.
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