Well, of course I didn't find any of my target birds today, but I did add about 18 year birds. Either I haven't been getting out much, or the floodgates of Spring are opening up. A little of both, I presume.
There were at least 59 Greater White-fronted Geese at mile marker 13 (ie 13 miles North of the Iowa border) on 26 which begins just south of La Crescent, and brings you to New Albin, Iowa. I found 16 species of Duck today, including at least 50 Hooded Mergansers at close range 100 yds SE of the only stoplight in La Crescent. Other new arrivals: Tundra Swan (just 1) 16 of the 20 'expected' ducks - missed BW Teal, Canvasback, Gr. Scaup, Ruddy Duck Sandhill Crane Ring-billed Gull Eastern Phoebe Song Sparrow Eastern Meadowlark Field Sparrow I also heard a Tufted Titmouse at a trailhead leading into the Dorer State Forest (I forget exactly where, but I know it's South of MM 13). Lots of Raptors today including one Rough-legged Hawk and one Turkey Vulture (pseudo raptor). Killdeer, Redwings and Grackles are now officially everywhere. Dedrick Benz Winona, MN _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
