At least 240 Greater White-fronted Geese were at the west end of L Byllesby this afternoon (1:15 PM). They were most visible when in flight (6+ eagles around). At other times they were far south, with many of them in Goodhue County. A scope is necessary.
Just NW of CR 85 (Hogan) and CR 86 (Rochester) was a flock of approx. 300 longspurs. Also nearby was a wetland with 42 Tundra Swans. This longspur flock was rather uncooperative as they never landed near the roads. An even larger flock along Emery, between 180th and 170th, was most cooperative, however. I was able to leisurely view many of them through a scope. Some were right along the road. A good number of Snow Buntings were also present here Finally, the prairie race Merlin was at Acacia Cemetery in the late afternoon. Paul Paul Budde Minneapolis, MN pbu...@earthlink.net ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
