[mou-net] Bluebird migration

Eastern bluebirds typically make a migratory stopover in the mature aspen woods near the Roseau River WMA headquarters. A small flock (relative to past years) showed up on 2 October and were vocalizing in the treetops this morning. They typically stay for a handful of days before moving on.

[mou-net] New observations at Roseau River WMA

The following species were observed at Roseau River WMA on 5/24/21 and 5/25/21: --Flock of 5 American avocets (on Pool 1 East) --a few hundred black terns (on Pools 1E and 3) -- a green heron (Pool 1 West) See the MN DNR website for the RRWMA visitor map to see where these species were

[mou-net] Roseau River WMA--wave of songbird migration has arrived

The following species were first detected on 5/12/21 or 5/13/21 at Roseau River WMA: --Least flycatcher --Wood thrush --Yellow-throated vireo --Tennessee warbler --American redstart --Ovenbird --Mourning warbler --Rose-breasted grosbeak --American tree sparrow --Le Conte's sparrow

[mou-net] Golden eagle at Roseau River WMA

I observed an adult golden eagle on Pool 1East of Roseau River WMA. It flushed from alongside the dike road at ~40 yards and circled me. Viewing conditions were excellent. I believe the eagle was there to "monitor" Canada geese, the young of which have been hatching over the past week-plus.

[mou-net] Gyrfalcon at Roseau River WMA

On 1/27/2021, I observed a gyrfalcon south of Pool 2 on the Roseau River WMA. It was perched in an aspen snag near the dike road. I have been back to the site several times since the observation and have not observed the bird again. I last observed a gyrfalcon at RRWMA ~25 years ago.