And since I have received nearly four times as many calls as what I would expect in a typical week, I can only report here on the more unusual sightings and then comment on migration trends for the other species. Birds showed up in force over the past few days and many migrating species as well as summer residents are being easily found around the state as they arrive to inspect prospective nesting sites and set up their homes and small businesses. The bird stayed around only for a brief time and could not be relocated later that afternoon despite extensive searches. If this warbler does return or is located elsewhere this tape will be updated immediately. The location is 5546 45th Ave S, Minneapolis.
Birders are welcome but please respect the home owner and bird only from the alley.
Both gulls were very near the Faribault County line and occasionally wandered into that county as well. Neither bird was relocated by Steve the following day. Another Piping Plover was seen by Bob Janssen at a large reservoir along Olmsted county road 11 on May 12th. 24 species of warblers were seen in Winona County on the 14th. This is certainly one of the best springs for this species.