A HENSLOW'S SPARROW is being seen and has apparently set up territory in Glendalough State Park, Central Otter Tail County. We had multiple good views of the bird between 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday evening, June 14.
Evening is probably best time as the lighting is very good on that side of the road, however, it is also being seen in the morning. A scope would be very helpful. The song is very subtle and the bird is secretive. We finally found it on our third visit. Be patient. Directions: Turn off Cty. Hwy 16 at the park entrance, proceed 1.1 miles looking for a barricade on your left that says "Employees Only" "Do Not Enter". This means your vehicles. Park your car at the barricade or across the road, and walk in about .2 miles on the gravel road. Notice the power poles to your right, station yourself on the road between the second and third poles, looking south (to your left). There is a sign there that says "Restored Prairie, 1999". We saw the bird about 40 yards out in this prairie, sitting up on bare sprigs. The bird was first seen several days ago by Carol Brysky, the Campground Host for Glendalough. She has been doing a daily bird list and shared this information with park manager, Jeff Wiersma. Dan & Sandy Thimgan Otter Tail Co. Battle Lake, MN
