Activity has certainly picked up as of late. Highlight of the morning at Carver Park was a likely Merlin that flew right above me. Also seen Yellow-rumped Warbler(30+), Palm Warbler(10), Yellow Warbler(1), Tennessee Warbler(2), Black and White Warbler(1), both Kinglets, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Brown Thrasher, and 7 sparrow species. Strangely there were still a couple of Juncos around. I would have thought they would be gone by now.
Chaska Lake was relatively quiet. It was the first time I could get there this year because of flooding. Just the usuals in the lake: Coot, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Egret, and Heron. The surrounding area was quiet. I flushed a Kingfisher, a couple of House Wrens(was hoping for the Marsh), and an American Kestrel. Two Broad-winged Hawks were circling low over the lake. John _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/
