[Mnbird] MVNWR - Bass Ponds - 3/5/2016
CRAIG MANDEL
egretcman at msn.com
Sat Mar 5 12:02:59 CST 2016
3/5/2016
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Bass Ponds
8:00 - 10:30 am
Bird Walk
There are more open areas on Long Meadow Lake, with Mallards spread out along the open water. A few Lesser Scaup were observed on the Hogback ridge pond as well a pair of Common Goldeneye's. At least 10 Bald Eagles of varying ages were observed, including a pair at both of the nests visible from the Bass Ponds trails.
Here are a few of the species we observed on the walk:
Trumpeter Swan
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Bald Eagle - With good looks at a pair on there nest.
Northern Harrier
Rough-legged Hawk
American Tree Sparrow
Craig Mandel
Minnetonka, Hennepin County
EgretCMan at msn.com
Here are the dates for some of the upcoming walks at the Refuge:
March 19 - Saturday - Rapids Lake Unit
March 28 - Monday - Bass Ponds
April 2 - Saturday - Rapids Lake Unit
April 9 - Saturday - Bass Ponds
All these walks begin at 8:00 am. There are no fee's charged for these walks and they are open to the public.
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