My dad and I were on our way to go fishing at Beebe Lake, and much to surprise, I discovered a lone Ross's goose sitting beside a farmer's pond. The bird was still there as of 6:00 P.M. tonight. The directions are -
From the intersection of county road 19 and county road 34 in the city of Hanover (Wright county - 34 is also called Beebe Lake Road) Follow county road 34 west as if going to the city of Buffalo. Follow approximately 3 miles to Ibarra Avenue. (point of reference - there is an old school house converted to a home on the right side of the intersection) Take a right on Ibarra (a dirt road) and follow it. You will see a small trinity church on the left side of the road then the road curves to the left. Soon after the left curve on the right side you will see behind a small line of trees a small lake. The road then curves slightly to the right, and on the right side of the road, past the small lake, is a small farm pond that attracts numerous Canada Geese. The Ross's goose was here alongside the pond. Also, I had the first yellow-rumped warbler of the season in my yard, and the Bonaparte's gulls are now numerous at Steele Lake. Bloodroot is blooming as well. Good birding! Keith Pulles, Wright County
