Hi everyone, Wells Lake water is slowly opening and there were a couple of new
migrants today, after I got off work. There were 2 Greater White-fronted Geese
and 1 American Coot along with a couple of Common Mergansers and many Mallards
and Canada Geese. Also present were 2 American Black Ducks and Great Blue
Herons have arrived at the island as well. I have seen several of them around
the area within the last few days. In town at Alexander Park, which is just
west of where the Cannon and Straight Rivers meet, the ice is also slowly
opening. Present there tonight were 2 Double-crested Cormorants and 1 pair of
Ring-necked Ducks. After leaving here, I spotted 3 first-of-the-season Turkey
Vultures soaring overhead, saw 1 singing Red-winged Blackbird on territory, and
heard a Killdeer flying over my home. So good to finally get a taste of
spring!! Good birding! Dave BartkeyFaribault, MN
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