This morning (Saturday) there was one Eared Grebe at East Landfill Reservoir in Olmsted County. Other first of the year birds were Sora (calling) and Cliff Swallow.
Also seen were 2 White-fronted Geese, Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Ring-necked Ducks, Lesser Scaup, Northern Shoveler, Blue and Green-winged Teal, American Wigeon, three other swallows-Barn, Tree and Northern Rough-winged, Canada Geese, Mallard, Double-crested Cormorant and Pied-billed Grebe. Paul Pedersen Stewartville, MN
