June 6, 2009 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Louisville Swamp Unit Scott County
I led a walk this afternoon at the Louisville Swamp Unit, at the MVNWR. We observed or heard 38 species of birds and had there not been a steady rain during the entire walk, I'm sure we could have observed a number of other species of birds that reside there during the summer season. Here were a couple of my favorites: Wild Turkey Sandhill Crane - Pair observed in marsh along Sand Creek. Eastern Towhee - nice looks at a male. We were also able to hear a wide variety of songs, that he was singing. Lark Sparrow - Observed at three locations along the main trail and also in the main parking area. Craig Mandel [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Hennepin County, MN ---- Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
