Hello. I am a new birder and have not made any contributions to this
list serv yet. Last night just after dusk (1/7/09) while observing a
bald eagle at Minnehaha creek below the VA birdge, a great horned owl
flew into a tree just 20 yards from the eagle. We also observed a
second eagle and a wild turkey in the park.
On Tuesday at the Minnesota valley wildlife refuge we were looking for
antler sheds not knowing we were near an eagle nest when much to our
surprise one vocalized at us from their nest before both flew out into
another tree. We quickly retreated back through the tall grasses. When
we turned around to look at the impressive nest we noticed a lone
smallish hawk like bird in a single standing tree just south of the
nest. I am not an expert on birds but it looked like a northern hawk
owl. I would love to know if anyone has seen one in the area.
All week we have observed swans at the open water on the north end of
Snelling lake in Fort Snelling SP. The open water is just below the
bluff.
One more thing, is the large nest behind the 58 club on cedar an eagle
nest? If so, why is it not fenced off?
Thanks!
Donnie Jones
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