All, We were heading to western MN to check out shorebirds for a couple of days, but family matters got in the way. My academic work starts next week. I still need my shorebird fix, however. I have tomorrow open until mid-afternoon, coming from northern Washington County.I will also have more travel time the following week, but I am thinking most of the birds I'm hoping for will have already left.
Jirik Sod Farm in Dakota County looks like a great bet. Any other suggestions? Those who bird Jirik: is there any particular spot(s) you recommend? I've never been there. I'm looking for Baird's, Stilt, Upland, and Buff-breasted sandpipers plus both Wilson's and Red-Necked phalaropes for lifers, and for my skimpy Covid-year list I'd be happy to see a Semi-palmated, a Solitary (!),or a Least (yeah I know!). This group provides immeasurable help to a part-time resident like me, who has to relearn species every year and limited knowledge of "go-to" places. Thank you all! Missy Bowen Otisville. ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
