I saw a Wilson's Phalarope yesterday afternoon down at 180th Marsh as well, ~5 pm, on the western end of the western pond, south of the road. It was also busy doing its circling feeding behavior. They are a beautiful bird.
I saw 2 Dunlin the day before, ~5 pm. Was happy to see the 2 Ibis on both visits as well.. I can post photo(s) this evening. Happy spring birding to you all! Brian T. St. Paul On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 8:18 AM linda whyte < [email protected]> wrote: > Having enjoyed the Ibis at 180th St. a second time, it was prudent to check > the 140th St. marsh on the way home. I was expecting the continuing > Yellowlegs, but this time FINALLY saw the Phalarope, doing its typical > circling/stirring feeding behavior. It was in the west waters (south side), > far west end but very close to the road. > My apologies to the woman named Rose (if I recall correctly), whom I had > met there the day prior; she was correct about phalaropes being there, and > I was apparently correct that I wasn't seeing the same birds she had seen. > They were farther back then, and I had forgotten how pale the males are, > remembering the colorful females. In any case being without the scope and > full Sibley book that day, didn't help! > Also at the 140th yesterday was a pair of Brown Thrashers, foraging under > one of the evergreens near the east end of the road. > Linda Whyte > > ---- > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
