I went to Hyland Park today to check it out. Lots of loons and ducks in the open area of the lake. I wonder how long they will stay. First I went around 11:00 and then went back at 5:00 with a portable blind and sat on shore by the picnic area. I managed to get some decent shots.
Loons: http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95651246 http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95650789 http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95649870 http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95651005 Ducks: Red-breasted merganser - http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95639392 Ring-necked duck - http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95639383 Lesser scaup - http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/95650235 Also saw shovelers, grebes, and coots. Since I don't know my ducks too well, this was a great educational experience for me. Many turkey vultures flying over around midday, and tons of frogs everywhere! Liz > Went to Hyland Lake Park Reserve this morning around 11am - 1:30pm. The > lake was filled with loons. At one point I had 28 common loons in > view. Along with the ones around the corner I believe there were at > least 31-33 common loons present. > > The concentration of loons is just amazing. I've never seen such a > thing in the spring before. > > Chris Fagyal > > > > > > --- > This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. > Mailing list membership available on-line at > http://moumn.org/subscribe.html. > ----- > To unsubscribe send a blank email to mou-net-request at moumn.org with a > subject of unsubscribe. > -- Liz liz at lizstanley.com Backyard weather: http://www.overlookcircle.org/ Photo gallery: http://www.pbase.com/gymell/liz_favorites
