A trip down to Read's Landing on Monday, arriving at 8:30 AM yielded close-up views of many eagles and a total of 75 were seen from the single pull off overlooking the ice/water edge. A Merlin coursed over the ridge above us, a flock of about 50 Red-winged Blackbirds flew over, and as many as 30 Hooded Mergansers swam about in the clam waters of the river. A single Sandhill Crane was seen flying north at a high altitude. Red-winged Blackbirds were sinning from exposed perches commonly South of Hastings.
Mark Alt Brooklyn Center Hennepin County
