Salt Lake Birding Weekend 2009 is only a month away now. This is a great opportunity to explore one of the best areas of the state for unusual species. This event has a long and rich tradition and I encourage everyone to participate. Since 1975 birders have welcomed the spring migration at Salt Lake on the western border of Lac Qui Parle County. Last year, despite the 10" of fresh snow on Friday, 141 species of birds were identified. Any year rarities such Glossy Ibis, American Avocet, Great-tailed Grackle, or Little Gull may be observed. Volunteer guides will bring birders to the lakes, wetlands, native prairies and farm wood lots of Lac Qui Parle and southern Big Stone counties. On Saturday April 25, meet at 7 a.m. at the Marietta American Legion, located one block west of the intersection of County Road 7 and State Highway 40, 11 miles west of Madison. Coffee, sweet rolls, and milk are available. Guided car caravans will leave between 7 and 8 am. At noon, stop back at the Legion for lunch and to compare notes. A Saturday chicken dinner, for $10, will be served at 7:30 pm at the Sons of Norway Hall on Highway 75 in Madison. Reservations are necessary, please contact Becky Skallerud at 320-598-3797 or [email protected]. After dinner there will be a short program and then the species count for the day will be recorded. Sunday birding is on your own or stop by Prairie Marsh Farm for directions to local sites. Local lodging is available at Lou's Lodge in Madison 320-598-7518, the Vali Vu Motel in Ortonville 320-839-2558, the Super 8 in Appleton 320-289-2500, and the Country Inn Suites in Montevideo 320-269-5554. Camping is available at Prairie Marsh Farm, 1770 151st Ave, Marietta, located 7 miles west of US 75 and 1.5 miles south of 212. Contact Ken Larson for more information, home 952-595-9265, cell 612-210-8486 [email protected] Bob Williams, Bloomington MOU Field Trip Coordinator
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