A Ruddy Turnstone was present on the mudflats at the west end of Lake Byllesby, Dakota County at 6:30 this evening. This appears to be a very early date for this species, "Birds in Minnesota" lists a state early arrival date of May 3, early south date of May 4. =20 Other Shorebirds present this evening include: Semipalmated Plover (4) Killdeer (2) Greater Yellowlegs (4) Lesser Yellowlegs (8) Willet (5) Spotted Sandpiper (2)
Doug Kieser Minneapolis
