MOURC Proceedings Archive - Kites, Accipiters, Hawks, Eagles Accepted
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Proceedings
Species: Kites, Accipiters, Hawks, Eagles
White-tailed Kite
Swallow-tailed Kite
Golden Eagle
Cooper's Hawk
American Goshawk
Mississippi Kite
[Common Black Hawk]
Red-shouldered Hawk
Broad-winged Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Ferruginous Hawk

Golden Eagle (R) (Aquila chrysaetos)Start Date 1936-01-01
RefFirstLastLocationCounty23CommentStatus
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1976-11-28Olmsted11/28 Olmsted (first fall record)
3 reports: 10-17, 22, 28 Marshall SV, 10-29 Becker JL, and from 10-12 to 11-13 Duluth (19) reported from Hawk Ridge.
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1980-02-03Olmsted2/3 Olmsted (second winter record)
Three February reports from the Winona-Whitewater area and a report from Lyon 12-18 (HK), 2-17 Sax-Zim (KE).
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1982-11-06Murray11/6 Murray (first county record)
Hawk Ridge count: 17 ( 1982: I I). Also reported 10/5 Marshall JM, 10/6 Murray RJ, 10/13 Hennepin VL, 11 /4 Hubbard DJ, 11/26 Cottonwood LAF.
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1984-06-04Clay6/4 Clay (first summer record)
6/4 Felton prairie, Clay Co. (l imm.-DB, OJ The Loon 56:196-197).
19:53-541947indexEagles in Minnesota
34:63-641962indexGolden Eagle in Lyon County
35:1391963indexGolden Eagle at Nerstrand Woods
38:144-1451966indexGolden Eagles in Houston County
56:196-1971984indexFirst Summer Record of Golden Eagle in Minnesota
58:421985-07-22Agassiz N.W.R.Marshall(vote 3-4). The identification as an adult Golden Eagle was based on its large size and its "entirely dark" underwings with "no white streaks or patches". It was agreed that the identification may have been correct, but the majority felt that with no direct comparison the impression of size may have been wrong, the plumage description was too brief, and that the distance involved (150 yards) and the bird's low altitude might have made it difficult to clearly see the underwing pattern. It was therefore felt that immature Bald Eagle or a melanistic Buteo might have been seen. Not Accepted
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1989-11-24Mahnomen11/24 Mahnomen (first county record)
Hawk Ridge count: 19; early south 10/5 Sherburne SWR, 10119 Rock ND, 10123 AP; late north 11112 Lake WL, 11117 Duluth HR, 11124 Mahnomen RJ.
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1995-02-25Kandiyohi2/25 Kandiyohi (first winter record)
Six reports. Two individuals reported overwintering in Wabasha and Winona where regular in winter. Reports away from usual southeast range continue and include 12/20 Becker fide BBe, 12/26 Renville PKL, 1/15–25 Roseau SDM, PS, and 2/25 Kandiyohi fide RF. In the past ten years, this species has been reported from 32 counties in winter throughout the state.
64:234-2351992indexEarly Golden Eagle in Stevens County
67:9-121995indexA Tale of "Tails": New Records at Hawk Ridge
68:158-1641996index1995 fall raptor migration along the Mississippi River at Reno, Minnesota
170:1561998-05-21Minnesota LakeFaribault(record #98-55, vote 5–2). Accepted
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1998-12-19Kandiyohi12/19 Kandiyohi (second winter record)
At least 17 individuals reported from ten counties, including at least three in the Whitewater WMA vicinity, plus 12/5 Houston JSt, 1/6 Becker BBe, 2/7 Morrison WB, 2/13 Wadena ABo, 2/14 Mower RRK, and the following CBCs: Duluth (4), Sherburne NWR, Long Praire (2), Beltrami Island, and Tamarac NWR. Additional reports by JN from Duluth, St. Louis Co. were 1/24 (2), 2/8, & 2/17.
77:92003-06-30Murray(Record #2004-073, vote 2–5). Documentation for this unseasonal report of a subadult eagle was reviewed more than a year after the sighting. The description was not entirely consistent with Golden Eagle and the majority felt that an immature Bald Eagle could not be eliminated. Not Accepted
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2003-10-23Red Lake10/23 Red Lake (first county record)
Reported from 13 north counties, including 10/23 Red Lake (adult at Red Lake Falls) †PHS, and late-October/November reports from Becker, Clay, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pine, Polk, St. Louis. Seasonal total of 161 at H.R.N.R., Duluth with a peak of 25 on 11/6 (FJN, DSC). Reported from five south counties, including 11/4 Jackson (juvenile at Heron L.) BRB and mid-October/November reports from Big Stone, Chippewa, Dakota, and Houston.
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2004-12-18Olmsted12/18 Olmsted (third winter record)
Approximately fifteen individuals reported from seven north and six south counties. North reports all from Northwest region except 12/18 Duluth CBC fide JWL, 1/1 Morrison (3, Pillager CBC) fide MRN, 2/10 St. Louis (Arkola Road) MTA. South reports on the Rochester (count week), Wabasha, and Winona CBCs, plus 1/23 Houston JJS and Rice LM, GBa, 2/28 Dakota (Mendota Bridge) RPR.
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2006-11-10Norman11/10 Norman (first fall record)
Reported from eight north and five south counties. Early north 9/26 St. Louis (Duluth) H.R.B.O.; first seen away from Hawk Ridge 9/30 Cass DAB, RMD. Early south 9/30 Lac qui Parle (juvenile in Walter Twp.) BJU, 10/5 Renville BJU.
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2009-01-25Le Sueur1/25 Le Sueur (first winter record)
Total of 20 individuals reported. All north: 12/22 Morrison (adult, Earaux W.M.A., Little Falls CBC) FGo, 12/31 Wilkin (2, Rothsay W.M.A.) BWF, JWH, 1/1 Lake of the Woods (adult, Beltrami Island CBC) MHK, 1/31 Wilkin HHD. All south: 12/17 Blue Earth (adult) ChH, 12/28 Goodhue DAB, 1/10 Wabasha PRH, 1/18 Winona (3; wintering pair near Rushford, immature in Wiscoy Twp.) JWH, 1/25 Goodhue (subadult near Red Wing) JWH, Le Sueur/Scott (immature, Ney N.C.) RMD, 2/3 Lac qui Parle (immature, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU, 2/4 Fillmore DBz, 2/6 Rice DAB, 2/7 Wabasha (adult, Theilman area) DBM, 2/16 Houston CRM, 2/24 Blue Earth DHr.
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2009-01-25Scott1/25 Scott (first winter record)
Total of 20 individuals reported. All north: 12/22 Morrison (adult, Earaux W.M.A., Little Falls CBC) FGo, 12/31 Wilkin (2, Rothsay W.M.A.) BWF, JWH, 1/1 Lake of the Woods (adult, Beltrami Island CBC) MHK, 1/31 Wilkin HHD. All south: 12/17 Blue Earth (adult) ChH, 12/28 Goodhue DAB, 1/10 Wabasha PRH, 1/18 Winona (3; wintering pair near Rushford, immature in Wiscoy Twp.) JWH, 1/25 Goodhue (subadult near Red Wing) JWH, Le Sueur/Scott (immature, Ney N.C.) RMD, 2/3 Lac qui Parle (immature, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU, 2/4 Fillmore DBz, 2/6 Rice DAB, 2/7 Wabasha (adult, Theilman area) DBM, 2/16 Houston CRM, 2/24 Blue Earth DHr.
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2009-04-03Ramsey4/3 Ramsey (first spring record)
Early reports were difficult to distinguish from wintering birds. Reported south beginning 3/5 Meeker DMF, 3/21 Brown RBW and Meeker DMF. Reported north beginning 3/13 St. Louis (2 at W.S.H.C./Enger Tower, Duluth) KJB, PHS, 4/8 Clay MEB. High count 3/13 St. Louis (14 at W.S.H.C.) KJB. Last reported south 4/3 Ramsey AXH; last reported north 5/24 Hubbard SPM.
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2010-03-07Dodge3/7 Dodge (first spring record)
All south reports: 3/6 Sherburne ASc, 3/7 Dodge †RBW, 3/12 Rice TFB, 3/17 Lac qui Parle BJU, 3/18 Rice DAB, 3/19 Mower RBJ, 3/20 Le Sueur PEJ, DFN, 3/24 Dakota RTe, 3/25 Wabasha DSc (median 4/14). All north reports: 3/14 Polk (2) and Red Lake RAE, 3/19 Lake ABi, 3/28 Aitkin DCr, 4/9 Aitkin ASc. Additional north reports from W.S.H.C. in St. Louis from 3/1 to 5/6, with a record high northbound peak of 30 on 3/16 (KJB).
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2010-03-14Red Lake3/14 Red Lake (second county record)
All south reports: 3/6 Sherburne ASc, 3/7 Dodge †RBW, 3/12 Rice TFB, 3/17 Lac qui Parle BJU, 3/18 Rice DAB, 3/19 Mower RBJ, 3/20 Le Sueur PEJ, DFN, 3/24 Dakota RTe, 3/25 Wabasha DSc (median 4/14). All north reports: 3/14 Polk (2) and Red Lake RAE, 3/19 Lake ABi, 3/28 Aitkin DCr, 4/9 Aitkin ASc. Additional north reports from W.S.H.C. in St. Louis from 3/1 to 5/6, with a record high northbound peak of 30 on 3/16 (KJB).
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2010-03-19Mower3/19 Mower (first county record)
All south reports: 3/6 Sherburne ASc, 3/7 Dodge †RBW, 3/12 Rice TFB, 3/17 Lac qui Parle BJU, 3/18 Rice DAB, 3/19 Mower RBJ, 3/20 Le Sueur PEJ, DFN, 3/24 Dakota RTe, 3/25 Wabasha DSc (median 4/14). All north reports: 3/14 Polk (2) and Red Lake RAE, 3/19 Lake ABi, 3/28 Aitkin DCr, 4/9 Aitkin ASc. Additional north reports from W.S.H.C. in St. Louis from 3/1 to 5/6, with a record high northbound peak of 30 on 3/16 (KJB).
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2011-03-17Kittson3/17 Kittson (first county record)
All south reports: 3/3 Rice TFB, 3/11 Sibley (2, Minnesota River valley) JnS, 3/20 Wabasha (Lake Pepin) RPR, 3/26 Olmsted (2 imm., Silver Creek Reservoir) CH, JWH, 3/30–31 Lac qui Parle (first-year, Walter Twp.) ph. BJU, Nicollet AnK, 4/8 Hennepin ABL, 4/15 Murray JnS, 4/21 Isanti CKB (late median 4/14). All north reports: 3/5 Polk SAu, 3/17 Kittson (Orleans) RBJ, DAC, 3/26 St. Louis (Canal Park, Duluth) NAJ, 4/23 Aitkin (Rice Lake N.W.R.) PEJ. Additional north reports from W.S.H.C. in St. Louis from 3/15 to 4/8, with a peak of 15 on 3/16 (EBr).
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2011-04-15Murray4/15 Murray (second county record)
All south reports: 3/3 Rice TFB, 3/11 Sibley (2, Minnesota River valley) JnS, 3/20 Wabasha (Lake Pepin) RPR, 3/26 Olmsted (2 imm., Silver Creek Reservoir) CH, JWH, 3/30–31 Lac qui Parle (first-year, Walter Twp.) ph. BJU, Nicollet AnK, 4/8 Hennepin ABL, 4/15 Murray JnS, 4/21 Isanti CKB (late median 4/14). All north reports: 3/5 Polk SAu, 3/17 Kittson (Orleans) RBJ, DAC, 3/26 St. Louis (Canal Park, Duluth) NAJ, 4/23 Aitkin (Rice Lake N.W.R.) PEJ. Additional north reports from W.S.H.C. in St. Louis from 3/15 to 4/8, with a peak of 15 on 3/16 (EBr).
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2012-01-03Carver1/3 Carver (first winter record)
Total of about 12 individuals north, from Cass, Marshall, Pine, Polk, St. Louis (including 2/11–25 Sax-Zim Bog m.ob.), Todd, Wadena, with high count 12/1 St. Louis (3, H.R.N.R.) KJB. Multiple south reports from Houston, Winona, Wabasha, and single reports from Carver (adult, 1/3 JCy), Goodhue, Lac qui Parle, with high count 1/21 Winona (5, C.R. 17 ;and ;S.R. 76) DBz.
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2014-04-09Mower4/9 Mower (second spring record)
All south 3/9 Houston (2) GMu, 3/22 Nicollet ChH, Renville KRi, 3/23 Goodhue DBz, Renville KRi, Rice TFB, 3/31 Rice TFB, 4/5 Hennepin (Crow-Hassan P.R.) †ALD, Renville KRi, 4/9 Mower (near Dexter) JRo, Stevens JEB. All north 3/15 Marshall (south of Donaldson) JMJ, 3/30 St. Louis ABL, 4/5 St. Louis (2, Sax-Zim Bog) SWy, 4/20 St. Louis (6, W.S.H.C.) FJN, JLK, 5/6 Hubbard (2, Park Rapids) MaH.
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2014-09-02Mahnomen9/2 Mahnomen (second county record)
Early north (median 9/29) 9/2 Mahnomen (juvenile) †CRM, 9/15 St. Louis (H.R.B.O.) KJB. Early south 10/21 Sherburne (adult) PLJ, 10/26 Le Sueur (adult) JWH, 10/31 Meeker (juvenile) PRH, High count 11/11 St. Louis (32, H.R.B.O.) KJB. Observed north as late as 11/20 Lake ClN, Polk EH, 11/30 St. Louis (H.R.B.O.) KJB. Observed south away from overwintering areas as late as 11/19 Blue Earth BHW.
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2016-12-072017-02-26Scott12/7, 2/22, 26 Scott (second winter record)
Reported from nine north counties, the most in at least the past 10 winters. Many north records were documented, including 12/13 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) ClN, 12/28 Mille Lacs ph. JPR, 1/16 Carlton ph. CTW, 1/27 Polk ph. HHu, 1/29 Wilkin ph. KnM, 2/3 Polk ph. HHu, 2/4 Lake ph. JWL, ph. StK, †TRd, 2/6 Lake †RyS, 2/15 Polk (2) ph. SAu, 2/21 Polk †SBM, 2/21 St. Louis †TRd. Numerous south reports from the traditional wintering areas in Houston, Wabasha, Winona. Other south reports from Blue Earth, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Lyon, Mower, Renville, Scott. High counts 2/5 Winona (3) JPr, 2/26 Winona (3) JmP.
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2016-12-28Mille Lacs12/28 Mille Lacs (first winter record)
Reported from nine north counties, the most in at least the past 10 winters. Many north records were documented, including 12/13 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) ClN, 12/28 Mille Lacs ph. JPR, 1/16 Carlton ph. CTW, 1/27 Polk ph. HHu, 1/29 Wilkin ph. KnM, 2/3 Polk ph. HHu, 2/4 Lake ph. JWL, ph. StK, †TRd, 2/6 Lake †RyS, 2/15 Polk (2) ph. SAu, 2/21 Polk †SBM, 2/21 St. Louis †TRd. Numerous south reports from the traditional wintering areas in Houston, Wabasha, Winona. Other south reports from Blue Earth, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Lyon, Mower, Renville, Scott. High counts 2/5 Winona (3) JPr, 2/26 Winona (3) JmP.
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2017-01-16Carlton1/16 Carlton (first winter record)
Reported from nine north counties, the most in at least the past 10 winters. Many north records were documented, including 12/13 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) ClN, 12/28 Mille Lacs ph. JPR, 1/16 Carlton ph. CTW, 1/27 Polk ph. HHu, 1/29 Wilkin ph. KnM, 2/3 Polk ph. HHu, 2/4 Lake ph. JWL, ph. StK, †TRd, 2/6 Lake †RyS, 2/15 Polk (2) ph. SAu, 2/21 Polk †SBM, 2/21 St. Louis †TRd. Numerous south reports from the traditional wintering areas in Houston, Wabasha, Winona. Other south reports from Blue Earth, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Lyon, Mower, Renville, Scott. High counts 2/5 Winona (3) JPr, 2/26 Winona (3) JmP.
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2017-10-12Benton10/12 Benton (first fall record)
Early north (median 9/28) 9/27 Crow Wing (Upper Whitefish) JLA, St. Louis (adult, Stoney Point) BAF, 9/28 St. Louis (adult/dark-winged subadult) H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/20) 10/8 Meeker PKF, 10/12 Benton (immature) DOr, 10/23 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis: 10/30 (22), 11/9 (17), 11/6 (16).
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2017-10-19Morrison10/19 Morrison (first fall record)
Early north (median 9/28) 9/27 Crow Wing (Upper Whitefish) JLA, St. Louis (adult, Stoney Point) BAF, 9/28 St. Louis (adult/dark-winged subadult) H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/20) 10/8 Meeker PKF, 10/12 Benton (immature) DOr, 10/23 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis: 10/30 (22), 11/9 (17), 11/6 (16).
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2017-11-21Olmsted11/21 Olmsted (fourth fall record)
Early north (median 9/28) 9/27 Crow Wing (Upper Whitefish) JLA, St. Louis (adult, Stoney Point) BAF, 9/28 St. Louis (adult/dark-winged subadult) H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/20) 10/8 Meeker PKF, 10/12 Benton (immature) DOr, 10/23 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis: 10/30 (22), 11/9 (17), 11/6 (16).
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2017-12-18Sibley12/18 Sibley (first winter record)
December north reports from Crow Wing, Marshall, Polk, St. Louis, all singles except 12/10 Polk (2) SAu, JCJ. Reports after December from Cass, Kanabec, Polk, all singles except 1/7 Polk (2) SAu, 2/24 Polk (2) fide JMJ. Reported from 14 south counties, the most in at least the past ten winters. Many south reports from the traditional wintering areas in Houston, Wabasha, Winona. Multiple reports also from Goodhue, Fillmore. Other south reports from Benton, Dakota, Meeker, Mower, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley. High counts 2/6 Renville (4) ANy, 2/25 Winona (4) ASu, LiH,
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2018-02-10Benton2/10 Benton (second winter record)
December north reports from Crow Wing, Marshall, Polk, St. Louis, all singles except 12/10 Polk (2) SAu, JCJ. Reports after December from Cass, Kanabec, Polk, all singles except 1/7 Polk (2) SAu, 2/24 Polk (2) fide JMJ. Reported from 14 south counties, the most in at least the past ten winters. Many south reports from the traditional wintering areas in Houston, Wabasha, Winona. Multiple reports also from Goodhue, Fillmore. Other south reports from Benton, Dakota, Meeker, Mower, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley. High counts 2/6 Renville (4) ANy, 2/25 Winona (4) ASu, LiH,
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2018-03-022018-04-13McLeod3/2, 4/13 McLeod (first spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 19 counties; last reports 4/19 Kandiyohi (2) SGa, 4/24 Meeker PKF, 5/13 Winona ABL (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/14 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR, 5/22 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/26 Becker ABL (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count 3/16 St. Louis (25, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2018-03-03Freeborn3/3 Freeborn (first spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 19 counties; last reports 4/19 Kandiyohi (2) SGa, 4/24 Meeker PKF, 5/13 Winona ABL (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/14 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR, 5/22 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/26 Becker ABL (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count 3/16 St. Louis (25, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2018-03-19Ramsey3/19 Ramsey (second spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 19 counties; last reports 4/19 Kandiyohi (2) SGa, 4/24 Meeker PKF, 5/13 Winona ABL (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/14 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR, 5/22 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/26 Becker ABL (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count 3/16 St. Louis (25, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2018-04-19Kandiyohi4/19 Kandiyohi (third spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 19 counties; last reports 4/19 Kandiyohi (2) SGa, 4/24 Meeker PKF, 5/13 Winona ABL (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/14 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR, 5/22 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/26 Becker ABL (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count 3/16 St. Louis (25, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2019-02-17Clearwater2/17 Clearwater (first winter record)
December north reports (all singles) from Hubbard, Lake, Polk, St. Louis. No north reports in January, but February reports from Cass, Clay, Clearwater, St. Louis, Wadena, also all singles. Numerous south reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Houston, Fillmore, Wabasha, Winona, and a few from Goodhue. Also reported from Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine. High count 1/19 Fillmore (3) m.ob. CBC high count 1/1 Whitewater River (2).
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2019-02-26Nicollet2/26 Nicollet (first winter record)
December north reports (all singles) from Hubbard, Lake, Polk, St. Louis. No north reports in January, but February reports from Cass, Clay, Clearwater, St. Louis, Wadena, also all singles. Numerous south reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Houston, Fillmore, Wabasha, Winona, and a few from Goodhue. Also reported from Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine. High count 1/19 Fillmore (3) m.ob. CBC high count 1/1 Whitewater River (2).
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2019-03-152019-03-26Freeborn3/15, 26 Freeborn (second spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/14 Jackson RBJ, Olmsted PTr, Rock LFr (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/7 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/8 Clay TCL, 5/15 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count for the second consecutive spring 3/17 St. Louis (53, W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR.
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2019-03-23Crow Wing3/23 Crow Wing (first spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/14 Jackson RBJ, Olmsted PTr, Rock LFr (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/7 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/8 Clay TCL, 5/15 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count for the second consecutive spring 3/17 St. Louis (53, W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR.
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2019-03-302019-04-15Norman3/30, 4/15 Norman (second spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/14 Jackson RBJ, Olmsted PTr, Rock LFr (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/7 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/8 Clay TCL, 5/15 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count for the second consecutive spring 3/17 St. Louis (53, W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR.
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2019-04-132019-04-14Jackson4/13, 14 Jackson (first spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/14 Jackson RBJ, Olmsted PTr, Rock LFr (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/7 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/8 Clay TCL, 5/15 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/4). Numerous tallies of multiple birds including a record high northbound count for the second consecutive spring 3/17 St. Louis (53, W.S.H.C.) FJN, JPR.
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2019-10-11Benton10/11 Benton (third fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/27, 9/28, 10/1 St. Louis H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/12) 10/6 Meeker PKF, 10/11 Benton ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (5) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis 10/28 (18), 11/6 (16).
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2019-10-192019-11-20Brown10/19, 11/9, 20 Brown (first fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/27, 9/28, 10/1 St. Louis H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/12) 10/6 Meeker PKF, 10/11 Benton ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (5) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis 10/28 (18), 11/6 (16).
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2019-10-31Olmsted10/31 Olmsted (fifth fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/27, 9/28, 10/1 St. Louis H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/12) 10/6 Meeker PKF, 10/11 Benton ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (5) BHW. High counts all from H.R.B.O. in St. Louis 10/28 (18), 11/6 (16).
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2019-12-18Carlton12/18 Carlton (second winter record)
 December north reports (singles) from Carlton, Lake, Polk. North reports after December: 1/12 Polk SAu, 2/29 St. Louis (early migrant, Duluth) FJN. Numerous reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, Winona, and a few from Goodhue, Wabasha. Also reported from Blue Earth, Dakota, Mower, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville; new winter record 2/29 Nobles ASu. High counts were from Winona: 12/7 (5) ebd, 12/9, 2/2 (4) ToM. CBC high count 1/1 Whitewater River (3).
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2019-12-272020-01-01Nicollet12/27, 1/1 Nicollet (second winter record)
 December north reports (singles) from Carlton, Lake, Polk. North reports after December: 1/12 Polk SAu, 2/29 St. Louis (early migrant, Duluth) FJN. Numerous reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, Winona, and a few from Goodhue, Wabasha. Also reported from Blue Earth, Dakota, Mower, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville; new winter record 2/29 Nobles ASu. High counts were from Winona: 12/7 (5) ebd, 12/9, 2/2 (4) ToM. CBC high count 1/1 Whitewater River (3).
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2020-02-29Nobles2/29 Nobles (first winter record)
 December north reports (singles) from Carlton, Lake, Polk. North reports after December: 1/12 Polk SAu, 2/29 St. Louis (early migrant, Duluth) FJN. Numerous reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, Winona, and a few from Goodhue, Wabasha. Also reported from Blue Earth, Dakota, Mower, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville; new winter record 2/29 Nobles ASu. High counts were from Winona: 12/7 (5) ebd, 12/9, 2/2 (4) ToM. CBC high count 1/1 Whitewater River (3).
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2020-03-29Mower3/29 Mower (third county record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/23 Lac qui Parle KeL, 5/2 Hennepin RBJ (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/9 St. Louis (C.R. 49) JHn, 5/12 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/27 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/6). High counts 3/11 St. Louis (33, W.S.H.C.) FJN, m.ob., 3/8 St. Louis (23, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2020-04-04Pipestone4/4 Pipestone (first county record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/23 Lac qui Parle KeL, 5/2 Hennepin RBJ (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/9 St. Louis (C.R. 49) JHn, 5/12 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/27 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/6). High counts 3/11 St. Louis (33, W.S.H.C.) FJN, m.ob., 3/8 St. Louis (23, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2020-04-15Freeborn4/15 Freeborn (third spring record)
South reports in March and early April from 16 counties, last reports 4/23 Lac qui Parle KeL, 5/2 Hennepin RBJ (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/9 St. Louis (C.R. 49) JHn, 5/12 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN, 5/27 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) FJN (median 5/6). High counts 3/11 St. Louis (33, W.S.H.C.) FJN, m.ob., 3/8 St. Louis (23, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2020-10-26Murray10/26 Murray (third county record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/14 St. Louis (adult) H.R.B.O., 9/28 St. Louis (Congdon Park, Duluth) TRK, 9/29 St. Louis (adult, Hwy 53) ClN. Early south (median 10/12) 10/7 Blue Earth (immature) BHW, 10/10 Anoka ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts 10/23 St. Louis (30) H.R.B.O., 10/18 St. Louis (23, H.R.N.R.) RSB.
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2020-10-30Beltrami10/30 Beltrami (first fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/14 St. Louis (adult) H.R.B.O., 9/28 St. Louis (Congdon Park, Duluth) TRK, 9/29 St. Louis (adult, Hwy 53) ClN. Early south (median 10/12) 10/7 Blue Earth (immature) BHW, 10/10 Anoka ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts 10/23 St. Louis (30) H.R.B.O., 10/18 St. Louis (23, H.R.N.R.) RSB.
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2020-11-06Mower11/6 Mower (fourth county record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/14 St. Louis (adult) H.R.B.O., 9/28 St. Louis (Congdon Park, Duluth) TRK, 9/29 St. Louis (adult, Hwy 53) ClN. Early south (median 10/12) 10/7 Blue Earth (immature) BHW, 10/10 Anoka ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts 10/23 St. Louis (30) H.R.B.O., 10/18 St. Louis (23, H.R.N.R.) RSB.
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2020-11-12Wright11/12 Wright (first county record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/14 St. Louis (adult) H.R.B.O., 9/28 St. Louis (Congdon Park, Duluth) TRK, 9/29 St. Louis (adult, Hwy 53) ClN. Early south (median 10/12) 10/7 Blue Earth (immature) BHW, 10/10 Anoka ebd, 10/13 Blue Earth (immature) BHW. High counts 10/23 St. Louis (30) H.R.B.O., 10/18 St. Louis (23, H.R.N.R.) RSB.
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2021-01-31Chisago1/31 Chisago (first winter record)
 All north reports: 12/8 St. Louis (Duluth) ebd, 12/20 St. Louis (Duluth) Cln, 1/31 Crow Wing PSP, 2/27 St. Louis (Duluth, Enger Tower, early migrant) FJN. Numerous reports from the traditional Southeast wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, Winona, and a few from Goodhue, Wabasha. Also reported 1/31 Chisago LiH, 2/9 Rice MZa. All counts were 3 or fewer. CBC high counts 12/20 Duluth (2), 12/27 Red Wing (2).
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2021-03-05Jackson3/5 Jackson (second spring record)
South reports in March from seven counties, last reports 3/20 Houston ASu, 3/24 Fillmore ToM, 4/24 Ramsey JZj, ebd. (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid to late March and last reports 5/6 Pennington JMJ, St. Louis (2) FJN (median 5/6). High counts 3/22 St. Louis (26, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 3/12 St. Louis (13, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2021-04-24Ramsey4/24 Ramsey (third spring record)
South reports in March from seven counties, last reports 3/20 Houston ASu, 3/24 Fillmore ToM, 4/24 Ramsey JZj, ebd. (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid to late March and last reports 5/6 Pennington JMJ, St. Louis (2) FJN (median 5/6). High counts 3/22 St. Louis (26, W.S.H.C.) FJN, 3/12 St. Louis (13, W.S.H.C.) FJN.
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2021-12-16Red Lake12/16 Red Lake (third winter record)
 Several December north reports from Red Lake (12/16 AAz) and St. Louis, all singles. North reports after December include: 1/4 Becker NaH, TKa, 2/7 Pine EBr, 2/24 Douglas SHo, 2/26 Aitkin RSk, 2/28 Traverse DLP. South reports from 11 counties, including 1/30 Dodge DAB, 12/29 Watonwan SHo. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, and especially Winona, plus a few from Goodhue, Renville, Wabasha. Also reported 1/2 Lac qui Parle DLP, Redwood GWe, 1/30 Dodge DAB, 2/26 Chippewa AaL, CLu. High count 12/25 Fillmore (4, one kettle, Rushford Village) ToM. CBC high counts 1/1 Wabasha (5), Whitewater State Park (2), 1/2 Redwood Falls (2).
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2021-12-29Watonwan12/29 Watonwan (first winter record)
 Several December north reports from Red Lake (12/16 AAz) and St. Louis, all singles. North reports after December include: 1/4 Becker NaH, TKa, 2/7 Pine EBr, 2/24 Douglas SHo, 2/26 Aitkin RSk, 2/28 Traverse DLP. South reports from 11 counties, including 1/30 Dodge DAB, 12/29 Watonwan SHo. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, and especially Winona, plus a few from Goodhue, Renville, Wabasha. Also reported 1/2 Lac qui Parle DLP, Redwood GWe, 1/30 Dodge DAB, 2/26 Chippewa AaL, CLu. High count 12/25 Fillmore (4, one kettle, Rushford Village) ToM. CBC high counts 1/1 Wabasha (5), Whitewater State Park (2), 1/2 Redwood Falls (2).
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2022-01-30Dodge1/30 Dodge (second winter record)
 Several December north reports from Red Lake (12/16 AAz) and St. Louis, all singles. North reports after December include: 1/4 Becker NaH, TKa, 2/7 Pine EBr, 2/24 Douglas SHo, 2/26 Aitkin RSk, 2/28 Traverse DLP. South reports from 11 counties, including 1/30 Dodge DAB, 12/29 Watonwan SHo. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, and especially Winona, plus a few from Goodhue, Renville, Wabasha. Also reported 1/2 Lac qui Parle DLP, Redwood GWe, 1/30 Dodge DAB, 2/26 Chippewa AaL, CLu. High count 12/25 Fillmore (4, one kettle, Rushford Village) ToM. CBC high counts 1/1 Wabasha (5), Whitewater State Park (2), 1/2 Redwood Falls (2).
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2022-02-24Douglas2/24 Douglas (first county record)
 Several December north reports from Red Lake (12/16 AAz) and St. Louis, all singles. North reports after December include: 1/4 Becker NaH, TKa, 2/7 Pine EBr, 2/24 Douglas SHo, 2/26 Aitkin RSk, 2/28 Traverse DLP. South reports from 11 counties, including 1/30 Dodge DAB, 12/29 Watonwan SHo. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, and especially Winona, plus a few from Goodhue, Renville, Wabasha. Also reported 1/2 Lac qui Parle DLP, Redwood GWe, 1/30 Dodge DAB, 2/26 Chippewa AaL, CLu. High count 12/25 Fillmore (4, one kettle, Rushford Village) ToM. CBC high counts 1/1 Wabasha (5), Whitewater State Park (2), 1/2 Redwood Falls (2).
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2022-02-28Traverse2/28 Traverse (first winter record)
 Several December north reports from Red Lake (12/16 AAz) and St. Louis, all singles. North reports after December include: 1/4 Becker NaH, TKa, 2/7 Pine EBr, 2/24 Douglas SHo, 2/26 Aitkin RSk, 2/28 Traverse DLP. South reports from 11 counties, including 1/30 Dodge DAB, 12/29 Watonwan SHo. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Houston, and especially Winona, plus a few from Goodhue, Renville, Wabasha. Also reported 1/2 Lac qui Parle DLP, Redwood GWe, 1/30 Dodge DAB, 2/26 Chippewa AaL, CLu. High count 12/25 Fillmore (4, one kettle, Rushford Village) ToM. CBC high counts 1/1 Wabasha (5), Whitewater State Park (2), 1/2 Redwood Falls (2).
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2022-03-18Yellow Medicine3/18 Yellow Medicine (first spring record)
South reports in March and April from 17 counties, last reports 4/7 Fillmore ebd, 4/27 Dakota KDS, 5/2 Olmsted ShG, HeH (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/2 St. Louis (Indian Point) ClN, JDx, ebd, 5/3 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) SeM, 5/6 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) SeM (median 5/9). High counts 3/17 St. Louis (41, W.S.H.C.) SeM, 3/14 St. Louis (16, W.S.H.C.) SeM.
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2022-03-21Ramsey3/21 Ramsey (fourth spring record)
South reports in March and April from 17 counties, last reports 4/7 Fillmore ebd, 4/27 Dakota KDS, 5/2 Olmsted ShG, HeH (median 4/20). Frequent north reports throughout March and April with peak northbound movement in mid March and last reports 5/2 St. Louis (Indian Point) ClN, JDx, ebd, 5/3 St. Louis (2, W.S.H.C.) SeM, 5/6 St. Louis (W.S.H.C.) SeM (median 5/9). High counts 3/17 St. Louis (41, W.S.H.C.) SeM, 3/14 St. Louis (16, W.S.H.C.) SeM.
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2022-10-31Olmsted10/31 Olmsted (sixth fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/26, 10/5, 10/6 St. Louis (max. 2, three immatures, one unaged) H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/12) 10/17 Winona (Whitewater S.P.) ebd, 10/21 Blue Earth (adult) BHW, 10/24 Winona (2, Hart Twp.) ToM. High counts 10/30 St. Louis (20) H.R.B.O., 11/18 St. Louis (11) H.R.B.O.
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2022-11-26Brown11/26 Brown (second fall record)
Early north (median 9/27) 9/26, 10/5, 10/6 St. Louis (max. 2, three immatures, one unaged) H.R.B.O. Early south (median 10/12) 10/17 Winona (Whitewater S.P.) ebd, 10/21 Blue Earth (adult) BHW, 10/24 Winona (2, Hart Twp.) ToM. High counts 10/30 St. Louis (20) H.R.B.O., 11/18 St. Louis (11) H.R.B.O.
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2022-12-08Scott12/8 Scott (third winter record)
All north reports: 12/7 St. Louis (Duluth) JLa, 12/17 St. Louis (2, Duluth CBC area) ClN, JDx, 12/17 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) MZa, ebd, 1/3 Clay TCL, 2/6 Clay TkL; also reported 1/1 Pillager CBC. South reports from 15 counties, the most in at least the past 20 winters, including 2/10 Big Stone DLP. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Winona, but only a few from Houston, Wabasha. Counts were 1–2 except 12/12 Fillmore (3) ToM. CBC high counts 12/17 Duluth (2), 12/20 Sherburne NWR (2).
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2023-01-28Olmsted1/28 Olmsted (seventh winter record)
All north reports: 12/7 St. Louis (Duluth) JLa, 12/17 St. Louis (2, Duluth CBC area) ClN, JDx, 12/17 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) MZa, ebd, 1/3 Clay TCL, 2/6 Clay TkL; also reported 1/1 Pillager CBC. South reports from 15 counties, the most in at least the past 20 winters, including 2/10 Big Stone DLP. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Winona, but only a few from Houston, Wabasha. Counts were 1–2 except 12/12 Fillmore (3) ToM. CBC high counts 12/17 Duluth (2), 12/20 Sherburne NWR (2).
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2023-02-01Nicollet2/1 Nicollet (third winter record)
All north reports: 12/7 St. Louis (Duluth) JLa, 12/17 St. Louis (2, Duluth CBC area) ClN, JDx, 12/17 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) MZa, ebd, 1/3 Clay TCL, 2/6 Clay TkL; also reported 1/1 Pillager CBC. South reports from 15 counties, the most in at least the past 20 winters, including 2/10 Big Stone DLP. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Winona, but only a few from Houston, Wabasha. Counts were 1–2 except 12/12 Fillmore (3) ToM. CBC high counts 12/17 Duluth (2), 12/20 Sherburne NWR (2).
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2023-02-10Big Stone2/10 Big Stone (first winter record)
All north reports: 12/7 St. Louis (Duluth) JLa, 12/17 St. Louis (2, Duluth CBC area) ClN, JDx, 12/17 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) MZa, ebd, 1/3 Clay TCL, 2/6 Clay TkL; also reported 1/1 Pillager CBC. South reports from 15 counties, the most in at least the past 20 winters, including 2/10 Big Stone DLP. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Winona, but only a few from Houston, Wabasha. Counts were 1–2 except 12/12 Fillmore (3) ToM. CBC high counts 12/17 Duluth (2), 12/20 Sherburne NWR (2).
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2023-02-20Anoka2/20 Anoka (first winter record)
All north reports: 12/7 St. Louis (Duluth) JLa, 12/17 St. Louis (2, Duluth CBC area) ClN, JDx, 12/17 St. Louis (Sax-Zim Bog) MZa, ebd, 1/3 Clay TCL, 2/6 Clay TkL; also reported 1/1 Pillager CBC. South reports from 15 counties, the most in at least the past 20 winters, including 2/10 Big Stone DLP. Numerous reports from the traditional wintering areas in Fillmore, Winona, but only a few from Houston, Wabasha. Counts were 1–2 except 12/12 Fillmore (3) ToM. CBC high counts 12/17 Duluth (2), 12/20 Sherburne NWR (2).
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2023-03-132023-03-14Yellow Medicine3/13, 14 Yellow Medicine (second spring record)
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2023-03-30Dodge3/30 Dodge (third spring record)
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2023-04-07McLeod4/7 McLeod (second county record)
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2023-04-22Pipestone4/22 Pipestone (second spring record)
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2023-04-22Swift4/22 Swift (first spring record)
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2023-04-24Redwood4/24 Redwood (first spring record)
 
 Rare migrant throughout. Winter visitant mostly southeast.

Notes:

The information in the above table comes from several different sources. The count in column 1 indicates which of the sources is considered the primary source.
'Accepted' MOURC entries from The MOURC Proceedings
'Not Accepted' or 'Rejected' MOURC entry from The MOURC Proceedings
Accepted MOU records assembled by David Cahlander
Sighting records for ()
Avian information from the occurrence maps, in dark red, assembled by Robert Janssen. Seasonal report for the species/season published in The Loon or The Flicker has been added.
Information from The Loon index assembled by Anthony Hertzel and David Cahlander