Monday, April 18, 2011
Fillmore County
Preston Township
SW Qt. Section 20
43.6170 north, 92.0836 west
Chris Hockema and I discovered what we believe to be a 1st year White-winged
Scoter around 1:30 pm. The bird was photographed by Gary Erickson, Bob Ekblad,
and Art Overcott. The scoter was still present at 4:09 pm when we left the
area. It is an oddly plumaged bird and I have sent photographs to others in
hopes of receiving more expert opinion. This would represent a first county
record.
My thanks to Gary, Bob, Art, and to Chuck Krulas for taking the time to come
down and see this stange-looking scoter. Art Overcott sent me a wonderful
photo and provided the above directions and coordinates. Thanks to Ray
Potthoff for his post.
John Hockema
Rochester, MN
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