Here are some links to shots I've gotten at 180th St. Marsh, many others have been there snapping shots as well.
White-faced Ibis, taken Monday 4/25/22: https://flic.kr/p/2ngMPov White-faced Ibis in flight, taken Tuesday 4/26/22: https://flic.kr/p/2nh1651 Dunlin, taken Monday 4/25/22: https://flic.kr/p/2nh98Yc Wilson's Phalarope, taken Tuesday 4/26/22 https://flic.kr/p/2nh9mPV I was down there again tonight, hoping to see the Phalarope again but I did not. The sheriff drove through while I was there, and said that someone had called in with complaint of the road being blocked or impeded. The sheriff suggested we be there for a time and move on, and also to park far enough to the shoiulder and not block / impede the road. We explained about the Ibis being there and pointed them out. The other officer in their vehicle asked how we knew about them being there and we explained that birding forums such as this one are a common avenue. Before the sheriff arrived, there was a pickup at one point that sort of burned out around another car halfway along the stretch at the ponds. I wonder if that may have been who called in the complaint. The sheriff was kind in conveying his suggestion / request. I know that on the west end, people have put a No Parking sign on the phione pole there. I do feel a bit sheepish coming there and parking, but it is a public road. We should all be careful and conscientious to stay off the land posted as No Trespassing / Private Land. I've not personally observed anyone violating this while I've been there., Happy and respectful birding to you all, Brian On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 1:44 PM Brian Tennessen <brian.tennes...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 < > 0000004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> 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.
