I am anxiously awaiting a new visitor to my backyard feeders. Over the past week I have had five reports of Tufted Titmouse from different customers in the Red Wing area of Goodhue cty. A very reliable sighting of three at a heated bath on Friday prompted me to feature the bird on my radio program, giving a profile and asking for reports of any new sightings. I have had no reports of this species in the area up until this past summer when another customer had a pair visiting regularly. I know that Nancy sometimes mentions having them in Fillmore county, and I have seen reports from Houston county. I understand they are rarely found this far north in MN though I frequently hear about them visiting feeders on the WI side of river in towns along Lake Pepin. Any information on the the current range and recent shifts of this species would be welcome. On another note, I heard two flocks of swans as they passed overhead this morning. I did not see them but the sound was glorious! Right on time.... Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Red Wing, MN
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