St. Paul Audubon completed the 43rd annual Warbler Weekend May 9-11 at Villa Maria near Frontenac, Mn. 130 participants enjoyed the nice weather for a change and found 141 species including 25 warbler species. Highlights included a Horned Grebe on Lake Pepin, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Pine Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, Canada Warbler, one documented Louisiana Waterthrush among 'thousands" of Northerns, Lark Sparrow, Harris's Sparrow, Bobolink, and Orchard Oriole. One change of concern was no recorded Henslow's Sparrow at Frontenac State Park after many years of nesting. Hopefully, the difficult spring weather only created a slight delay in their arrival. However, the most significant experience for many was the confirmation of a viable Tufted Titmouse population at the Frontenac Cemetery just north of Villa Maria. Three individuals were engaged in courting/challenging behavior repeatedly at the cemetery. I have observed them this past year, and talked to local residents in September and January, who are feeding them. For 5 years now, this has developed into a full year resident colony. In the face of this last winter, they appear healthy and happy in Minnesota!
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