I visited this same SNA on Monday, and was amazed by the mix of northern
and southern species. I heard what I assume was the same Winter Wren,
and saw all the species listed below, as well as Cerulean Warbler (on
the north side of the upper part of the ravine) and Red-breasted
Nuthatch (in the extensive pines south of the ravine). This site seems
to overlap the northern range edge for some species in Minnesota, and
the southern edge for others - very cool.
The Acadian Flycatchers and Louisiana Waterthrushes were very obliging,
right where the main trail crosses the stream. There's a little log
bridge over the stream that marks this spot. From the southern parking
lot (for the City Nature Park), stay to the left, taking the trail that
switchbacks down into the ravine. From the northern parking lot (for
the SNA), stay to the right and follow the creek down. When I was there,
there were also quite a few Least Flycatchers in the forest, so don't
automatically assume that any Empid you see is an Acadian.
Good birding,
Matt Dufort
Minneapolis
On 5/27/12 5:52 PM, Milton Blomberg wrote:
Perhaps of interest, a continuously singing Winter Wren in the Fall Creek SNA
(south flank of the ravine between the two downward footpaths of
erosion-control log steps). Also, beautifully present the Acadian Flycatchers,
Louisiana Waterthrushes, Wood Thrushes, Pine Warblers...etc on this quietude
saunter at 6AM. Thanks to the SNA program for preserving it! Blue-winged
Warblers up top along the Box Elders down from the parking. mjb
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