I was in the vicinity (Energy Park Drive and Raymond Avenue) about 8pm. I
too saw many nighthawks flying low and feeding close to the ground. I also
saw a flock of about forty American White Pelicans flying southbound across
a spectacular sunset.
On Sep 1 2010, [email protected] wrote:
Yesterday evening we observed a mini-migration spectacle from our home
in Lauderdale. First we saw and heard approx. 200 Chimney Swifts
circling over our house. As we looked closer with binoculars, we could
see many dragonflies (sorry, we don't know what kind--Green Darners?)
moving amongst the swifts. Next came several flights of Common
Nighthawks, totaling perhaps 60. Most of the birds moved on after 20
minutes or so but the dragonfly horde grew larger and lower until at any
given moment you could easily see dozens streaming quickly past on a
southbound wind. The flight tapered off around dark. We watched them go
past for approx. 45 minutes. We have no idea how many thousands streamed
by but it was quite a sight to see.
Jeanne & Steve Tanamachi
Lauderdale MN (near the State Fair grounds)
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