Hello all,
Last night, I did a waterbird/rail survey for my priority block of the
Breeding Bird Atlas. The air was cool and calm - perfect conditions for
rail-listening. While the sun set and the moon rose, I heard an AMERICAN
BITTERN, 2 LEAST BITTERN, and numerous VIRGINIA RAILS at Black Rush WPA,
Lyon Co., MN. Observations occurred between 8:15 and 10:15pm, just along
the 'road' that bisects Black Rush marsh. I also watched quietly while an
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was fishing within 40 feet of me. When it saw me and
flew, the YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS made a strange alarm - something I had
never heard before.
After that, I did a mini owl survey. I hooted, but no one responded - save
for a family of raccoons. I guess I'm too late to survey for owls. :(
-Jackie Augustine
Marshall, MN
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