Friday afternoon I found an immature Red-shouldered Hawk in Eagan by the train crossing on Nichols Rd/ Black Dog Road.
Saturday morning was cold. I led a bird walk at Old Cedar Bridge. The best bird we found was a cold and cooperative Eastern Phoebe. Also good looks at Hooded Mergansers and distant looks at Greater Scaup. After everyone retreated into their warm cars, I headed toward the west and found: Pileated Woodpecker (pair) - very tame. observed as near as 15 feet. both Kinglets in good numbers; many singing Hermit Thrush Winter Wren at second of the long board walks. I got the best look I have had in years. It paused and look at me for almost a second. Then it sang its long luscious song. Fox Sparrows - a flock of a half dozen or more Swamp Sparrows Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN [email protected]
