Hey Birders,
Tom Dahlen and I had a chance to get out for a couple of hours this afternoon
and cruise through the Watonwan River Valley. The best highlight was an adult
Golden Eagle that was extremely cooperative. The bird's crop was bulging and
we debated whether its behavior indicated it was migrating or not. The bird
was last viewed just east of CR20/Deerwood Rd. along the Watonwan River and
heading downstream toward Garden City. That was at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
The other significant highlight was a Eurasian Collared-Dove in Mankato. Tom
indicates he has seen upwards of 4 birds on the west side of 3rd Avenue,
particularly 1 block west on Chestnut. A cooperative bird was perched on the
power line upon our arrival.
Other highlights: 65 Horned Larks, American Tree Sparrow, Cooper's Hawk
Happy birding!
Chad Heins
Mankato, MN
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