Things are picking up down here like everywhere else. I saw a Great/Boat-tailed Grackle today along MN86 at the intersection on Jackson Co 4 eastbound. The bird landed on the ice next to some Canada Geese before flew south for at least 2 miles.
Greater White-fronted Geese have been rather common down here. I have seen or heard hundreds per day each of the three times I went into western Jackson county this week. Lastly, I saw a bluebird on the outskirts of Windom yesterday. Based its relatively light shade of blue and a long body shape I am fairly certain that it was a Mountain Bluebird. The bird was well seen from the side and back while in flight, but I have a slight reservation about calling it a definate Mountain Bluebird. The bird was seen at a time when I was unable to stop. It was not relocated today. Brad Bolduan Windom
