Snowy Plover in Lac qui Parle County
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'Accidental' in Minnesota - Five or fewer records in Lac qui Parle County for the Spring season

A Snowy Plover was found 1 July, by Peder Svingen and Phil Chu, in Big Stone County, just southeast of the town of Odessa.

Take Big Stone County Road 21 south off U.S. highway 75. Drive the short distance into the town of Odessa. After County Road 21 turns ninety degrees to the east, take the second access road south into the refuge. Park at the parking lot down the hill and walk about 100 yards farther. Look west for the large sand spit. The plover was about 400 yards distant.

GPS ~ 45 14.848 N, -96 17.824 W

Doug Kieser called early this afternoon (Monday, 3 July) to report the presence of *two* Snowy Plovers "by the old quarry" at Big Stone NWR.

Digiscoped by Doug Kieser
Nikon Coolpix 8400, Kowa 824TSN scope with 32X Wide-Angle eyepiece.