1/15/15
Mark Junghans and I were able to observe the previously reported Varied Thrush
in Blue Earth county this morning. Thanks to Chad for the original posting and
the home owners for giving us a chance to see this Varied Thrush. The bird was
observed at 7:30 am, 8:15 am and again around noon.
We also tried unsuccessfully for the nearby Townsend's Solitaire, but did see a
Rough-legged Hawk along CR 9, just West of Highway 60.
Craig Mandel
Minnetonka, Hennepin County
[email protected]
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 13:19:24 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [mou-rba] Rare thrushes in Blue Earth County
To: [email protected]
Hey birders, A male Varied Thrush has come to my attention in Blue Earth
County. The bird is being seen at a feeding station at 152 Sunset Village north
of Good Thunder. Visitors are welcome. The feeding station is visible from
the road, but you could probably talk to the homeowners and get a closer view.
They indicated to me that the bird is irregular and comes most often in the
morning and evening. It arrived a couple of days ago with the snow.
Additionally, a Townsend’s Solitaire was seen nearby at the Rapidan Dam on CR9
during our Christmas Bird Count on December 20th. I have been unable to
relocate this bird so far, but there are lots of cedars in the river valley and
I’m sure the bird is there somewhere. Happy birding! Chad HeinsMankato
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