I’ve never seen Sandhill Cranes in rural Duluth, but there is a first time for everything! This family was in a field west of Ryan Rd. (just north of Lizmore Road). I was able to watch them for almost ten minutes from a distance of fifty yards. Cool!

Sandhill Crane Family … Duluth Township

I found a new swamp! Most people might not consider this a neat event, but this swamp may be easily accessed via a remote dirt road. I can even hang out in the car, safe from the mosquitoes, while I watch for birding action. Sweet!

For the past two days I have been hoping that the kingfisher which also “hangs out” at this particular swamp would come hunt on my side of the pond. No luck so far, just long distance photos. It appears as if this swamp will become a new best birding friend of mine!

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Day 175: Eastern Kingbird and Kingfisher

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Day 176: Common Yellowthroat