This evening I found a pair of Red-throated Loons on Little Rock Lake in Benton County. With my scope I was initially a bit unsure of the identification, but I called Phil Chu and he was able to come out and confirm that they were indeed Red-throated Loons. When we left at dark, the birds were still there.
The birds were seen from Benton Beach County Park on the north end of the lake. To get there, take Hwy 10 north from St. Cloud to the town of Rice (about 11 miles, I think). At the stop lights, take a right, and then immediately take another right onto Benton CR 2. Go about 2.5 miles and turn right into the park. Follow the road straight in to the point which has a boat access. The loons were seen associating with Common Loons (providing some nice comparisons) to the southwest of the point. Herb Dingmann St. Cloud
