Western Tanager in Stearns County
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'Rare Regular' in Minnesota - Five or fewer records in Stearns County for the Spring season

The adult male Western Tanager reported May 12 from the vicinity of Paynesville, Stearns County, was still present all day May 14. Sharon Bronn has been woderful to share this bird with Minnesota birders. sharglenn@peoplepc.com is the e-mail address to query for directions.

There are also about 4 Orchard Orioles and 10 Baltimore Orioles coming to her feeder.

According to Bob Janssen's records, this is the first time a Western Tanager has been reported in Stearns County.

David Cahlander
EOS-1D mark II N, 500mm f/4, 1.4 extender