As I explored Washington County, north of Hwy 94, I stopped at Square Lake County Park. The ope water was opposite my position, but in my scope I saw 5 swans (they'd have to be Tundra, right?). They were with Canada Geese and completely dwarfed them size wise. The general outline and coloring were all that I could see to make a definitive ID of "Swan" - either Tundra or Trumpeter. I also saw a Northern Shrike on the wires on Otchipwe Av. North, just south of County Road 7. Lake Elmo is still pretty open, but the duck variety is slim: Common and Hooded Mergansers, Common Goldeneyes.
Linda Sparling Hennepin County
