I was at the location today and there were considerable numbers of both Greater White-fronted and Snow Geese. I suspect there are also some Ross's Geese there as well (I noticed a few smaller birds but didn't have time to check the bill size/color).
The location where I found the flock is along is 330th St a little over 1.5mi east of MN15/60. They are on the south side of the road and east of a hog barn right were the road makes a slight jog. Be aware that the birds are not very close to the road (I found that my scope was VERY helpful) and the viewing is through a stand of trees along the road. By the way, don't be fooled when you see the large flock of white "snow geese" decoys on the hillside about 1/2mi east of MN15/60. FYI, I was birding out west and found a very large group of snows, white-fronts, Ross's & other waterfowl just south of Appleton at the river crossing between Swift & Lac Qui Parle Counties. There is a boat landing area right near the border where you can park off of the highway. That was the only other spot I found snows during my 2 day loop that included Pope to the north and Pipestone to the south. Good Luck Bob Ekblad Olmsted County in SE Minnesota http://www.Birding-Minnesota.com -----Original Message----- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Reuther, Brigitte Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 11:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mou-net] Geese Near Madelia (Request for Status) Please respond to all! - Brigitte Kay Reuther From: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> on behalf of Anthony Smith <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Reply-To: Anthony Smith <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:01 AM To: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: [mou-net] Geese Near Madelia (Request for Status) Earlier this week there was a report of many geese at a "Goose Magnet" south of Madelia. I would drive down on Saturday, March 12, if they're likely to be still there. They may have moved with the warmer weather. If some one has information would they respond to me at my aol address: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Thank you Tony Smith ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
