[Mnbird] help identify new bird

[Josh Wallestad]

I'm wondering if it is a Northern Mockingbird--they look similar to a
Solitaire but have a plumper look. There have been many reports in Iowa and
Minnesota this spring.


On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 10:46 AM Emil Anderson via Mnbird <
mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:

> from Chippewa  County:
>
>  Yesterday, on the wind, a new bird arrived at our feeder. After checking
> Kaufman and Sibley we think it may be a Townsend's Solitaire, the color,
> wing bars, tail, beak seem to be correct, but it is not a slim bird but a
> plump one.
>
> It is coming to our grape jelly feeder which is only five feet from our
> living room window; the window is covered with privacy window film so we
> have been able to view the bird for long periods of time. If any birder is
> near, you are welcome to help identify. We are at 4050 40th St SE Maynard.
> This has confused some as we are NW of Maynard, a mile off #7. 320 367 2816
>
> Lois Anderson
>
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