I checked a little open water on a series of small backwater lakes just east of Winona on the north side of Highway 61. Looks like all Mallards and Canada Geese from the road, but a few dabblers were found with closer examination.
Northern Shoveler American Wigeon Gadwall - in abundance American Black Duck American Coot And a couple of divers: Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Chad Aakre Winona County Also: Swamp Sparrow - in shrubs and undergrowth at waters edge. Ring- Billed Gull _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://clk.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/

