The Surf Scoter first found on Saturday in Winona, has been seen again Sunday and Tuesday in the same location, ie several hundred yards downriver from Verchota Landing on Prairie Island Road. It still is hanging with a flock of coots, often acting aggressively towards them. The water in this area I believe is relatively shallow, and the Scoter is not taking long dives. It is probably feeding on Zebra Mussels which plague this area.
I would like to see Chris Wood's photos of the 1W Lesser Black-backed Gull in Knife River. It would be nice to see them side by side with the Herring Gull photos, maybe on the "Recently Seen" page of the MOU website. I always learn a ton from these missed IDs. Dedrick Benz Winona, MN
