The Yellow-crowned Night Heron was present at the previously reported site
in Minnetonka, Hennepin County, from 3:45 until 4:45pm. First he was up high
in the willow tree, but then at about 3:35 he flew down to the east side of
the pond. He began walking (stalking?) into the cattails as a few other
birders and I left at 4:45. All the views were great. I took some decent
photos with my cell phone camera and spotting scope, but I hope that Chris,
who was taking pictures with an actual camera, will put a picture up on the
Recently Seen page sometime tonight. (If not, then I'll display one of my
"beauties." :)
It is interesting that it roosted in a weeping willow. I've been keeping
close track of the Black-crowned Night Herons on Cortlawn Pond (Golden
Valley, Hennepin Co.) and they exclusively roost in willows. For the past
few days, there has only been one Black-crowned Night Heron at Cortlawn, but
one evening last week I had four. (Keep in mind that I canoe this pond
daily, so it's easier for me to see them than for walkers.) Good bird finds
from yesterday in Golden Valley include Ring-necked Pheasant and Scarlet
Tanager.
Here are some directions for those still coming out to look for the
Yellow-crowned Night Heron: As said in previous posts, go south on
Greenbriar Rd for 1/2+ mile. Keep to the right. You'll see a sign that reads
"Greenbriar Ponds", and about an 1/8 mile after that, there is an urban pond
(with a fountain!) on the right (north) side of the road. This is the pond
where the bird has been seen all day. Park in the apartment parking lots
that surround the pond (also on the right.)
Good birding!
Alyssa DeRubeis
Golden Valley, Hennepin Co.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Lewis" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [mou-net] yellow crowned night heron Henn Co
hi birders, the heron is now in the willow tree on thnw corner of the
pond,
about 3 quarters of the way up if you have any problems give me a call'
vic
lewis 6125902627
On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
I checked out the pond and as of 1:15pm the bird was still there. A
clarification on directions to the pond is as follows: from Cedarlake rd
turn SOUTH on Greenbriar and go approx 1/2 mile and you will find 10511
on
your right. The pond sits right in front of the building and is easily
visable from the street. There is a clump of cattails etc. on one side
and
that was where I saw the bird.
Good luck and Good birding!
Dan Ahlman
New Hope, MN
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