Duplicates
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MOURC Proceedings Archive - Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks |
Accepted Duplicates | |
| This is the 1981 to present Records Committee Proceedings archive for The Loon, journal of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The last 2 years are available to MOU members. |
| Families |
| Species: Whistling-Ducks, Geese, Swans, Ducks |
| Trumpeter Swan (R) (Cygnus buccinator) | Start Date 1936-01-01 | ||||||||
| Ref | First | Last | Location | County | 2 | 3 | Comment | Status | |
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| 37:122-126 | 1965 | index | Will Trumpeter Swans Return to Minnesota? | ||||||
| 43:59 | 1971 | index | Possible Trumpeter Swans from Carver Park Captive Flock | ||||||
| 46:169 | 1974 | index | Status of the Trumpeter Swan in Minnesota | ||||||
| 49:234-235 | 1977 | index | Trumpeter Swans Seen Over Lake Traverse | ||||||
| 56:17 | 1983-10-10 | Lake Emily | Pope | (vote 1-6) Also a second-hand report, these details did not include a description of the calls heard, and, while this observer did actually see the swans in question, he apparently had little or no previous experience with this species and based his identification only from memory after later listening to captive Trumpeters in the Twin Cities. | Not Accepted | ||||
| 56:17 | 1983-11-06 | Crow Wing Lakes area | Hubbard | (vote 3-4) Although the two swans were heard by a 12-year employee at Carver Park Reserve who works daily with Trumpeter Swans and thus knows their call well, the majority were uncomfortable with the facts that he only heard and did not see the swans, that the call heard is not described in the details, and that this was a secondhand report provided by someone other than the observer. | Not Accepted | ||||
| avian information | 2002-02-18 | Norman | 2/18 Norman (first winter record) Overwintered in Otter Tail (300+ along the Otter Tail River) SPM and Wright/Sherburne (along the Mississippi River near Monticello; maximum 658 on 1/4 KJB). Only other mid-winter report: 1/30 Morrison (12 at Camp Ripley) WLB. Late migrants (away from wintering areas) included 12/2–14 Freeborn (Alden) AEB, 12/14 Rice (2 at Mazaska L.) TFB, 12/15 Dakota (2 at Gun Club L.) TAT, 12/7–21 Houston (2) MHF, 12/31 Ramsey (2 along Hardman Avenue dike) JPS. Early migrants noted in 11 counties beginning 2/11 Becker (23 at Height of Land L.) fide BAB, 2/16 Crow Wing (8) PSP, 2/18 Norman (4) DPJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2002-06-17 | Fillmore | 6/17 Fillmore (first summer record) Observed in record-high 21 counties as far north as Polk, Itasca, Carlton (but no observations in West-central or Southwest regions). Sightings have increased steadily since the early 1990s; D.N.R. reports nearly 900 Trumpeter Swans now live in Minnesota year round. At Tamarac N.W.R. in Becker Co. alone, 8 pairs produced 48 cygnets BAB. | ||||||
| avian information | 2005-12-14 | Meeker | 12/14 Meeker (first winter record) Reported from 7 north and 12 south counties including a record-high 1,224 counted 2/20 Wright (Monticello) KJB. Overwintered north in Cass (1) MRN and Hubbard (as many as 18 birds seen every weekend all winter in Todd Twp.) MAW, and probably in Otter Tail (remarkable total of 358 on Battle Lake CBC, followed by late January and February reports from Fergus Falls) m.ob. Up to four overwintered Dakota (Black Dog Lake) KJB and may have wandered elsewhere. East-central reports for January included 1/2 Chisago (Wild River S.P.) BrM, 1/15 Dakota (Gun Club Lake) DFN, 1/16 Dakota (Spring Lake R.P.) JPM, 1/22 Washington (Pt. Douglas) DWK. | ||||||
| avian information | 2005-12-19 | Polk | 12/19 Polk (first winter record) Reported from 7 north and 12 south counties including a record-high 1,224 counted 2/20 Wright (Monticello) KJB. Overwintered north in Cass (1) MRN and Hubbard (as many as 18 birds seen every weekend all winter in Todd Twp.) MAW, and probably in Otter Tail (remarkable total of 358 on Battle Lake CBC, followed by late January and February reports from Fergus Falls) m.ob. Up to four overwintered Dakota (Black Dog Lake) KJB and may have wandered elsewhere. East-central reports for January included 1/2 Chisago (Wild River S.P.) BrM, 1/15 Dakota (Gun Club Lake) DFN, 1/16 Dakota (Spring Lake R.P.) JPM, 1/22 Washington (Pt. Douglas) DWK. | ||||||
| avian information | 2007-09-29 | Lincoln | 9/29 Lincoln (first fall record) Peak counts 11/21 McLeod (80 at Eagle L.) DPG, 11/22 Goodhue (60 at Kenyon) NFT, 11/8 Isanti (52 at Lundgren L.) DPG. | ||||||
| avian information | 2007-11-08 | 2007-11-10 | Kanabec | 11/8, 10 Kanabec (first fall record) Peak counts 11/21 McLeod (80 at Eagle L.) DPG, 11/22 Goodhue (60 at Kenyon) NFT, 11/8 Isanti (52 at Lundgren L.) DPG. | |||||
| avian information | 2007-12-01 | Meeker | 12/1 Meeker (second winter record) Numerous reports and increasing. High counts 1/26 Wright (1,400 at Monticello) ASc, 2/16 Scott (32 overwintered at Blue Lake W.T.P. and Mill Pond) PEJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2008-08-13 | 2008-10-25 | Kandiyohi | 8/13, 10/25 Kandiyohi (first fall record) Peak counts 11/29 Wright (79 at 5 locations) DPG, 11/22 Sherburne (75) MJB. | |||||
| avian information | 2008-09-09 | Kanabec | 9/9 Kanabec (second fall record) Peak counts 11/29 Wright (79 at 5 locations) DPG, 11/22 Sherburne (75) MJB. | ||||||
| avian information | 2008-11-01 | Stevens | 11/1 Stevens (first fall record) Peak counts 11/29 Wright (79 at 5 locations) DPG, 11/22 Sherburne (75) MJB. | ||||||
| avian information | 2009-01-24 | 2009-02-24 | Mower | 1/24, 2/20, 24 Mower (first winter record) Numerous reports of widely distributed birds, but a relatively low “high” concentration of only 207 reported from Wright 12/4 DPG. Other notable concentrations were found 1/14 Otter Tail (100) fide JMJ and 1/7 Washington (50, Pine Tree Lake) fide U.S.F.W.S. Midwinter Waterfowl Survey. | |||||
| avian information | 2009-02-27 | Meeker | 2/27 Meeker (third winter record) Numerous reports of widely distributed birds, but a relatively low “high” concentration of only 207 reported from Wright 12/4 DPG. Other notable concentrations were found 1/14 Otter Tail (100) fide JMJ and 1/7 Washington (50, Pine Tree Lake) fide U.S.F.W.S. Midwinter Waterfowl Survey. | ||||||
| avian information | 2009-06-10 | Mower | 6/10 Mower (second summer record) Reported from all regions except Southwest. First county breeding records from St. Louis DMK, Carlton DCr, Todd DPG, Wadena fide BBA, McLeod DPG. | ||||||
| avian information | 2009-10-07 | Kandiyohi | 10/7 Kandiyohi (second fall record) High counts 11/28 Sherburne (37, Sherburne N.W.R.) MDN, 11/22 Wadena (18, Jim Cook Lake) PJB. | ||||||
| avian information | 2009-11-15 | Kanabec | 11/15 Kanabec (third fall record) High counts 11/28 Sherburne (37, Sherburne N.W.R.) MDN, 11/22 Wadena (18, Jim Cook Lake) PJB. | ||||||
| avian information | 2009-12-01 | 2009-12-05 | Meeker | 12/1, 3, 5 Meeker (fourth winter record) Late south away from wintering areas 12/2 Lac qui Parle (2, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU. CBC high counts 1/3 Northern Wright County CBC (998), 1/3 Battle Lake CBC (381). Northward migration commenced second half of February with only 258 at Monticello 2/28 of a reported 1500 swans earlier in winter (KJB). | |||||
| avian information | 2009-12-02 | Lac qui Parle | 12/2 Lac qui Parle (first winter record) Late south away from wintering areas 12/2 Lac qui Parle (2, Big Stone N.W.R.) BJU. CBC high counts 1/3 Northern Wright County CBC (998), 1/3 Battle Lake CBC (381). Northward migration commenced second half of February with only 258 at Monticello 2/28 of a reported 1500 swans earlier in winter (KJB). | ||||||
| avian information | 2010-08-22 | 2010-11-27 | Kandiyohi | 8/22, 10/3, 11/6, 27 Kandiyohi (third fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ. | |||||
| avian information | 2010-08-25 | Kanabec | 8/25 Kanabec (fourth fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2010-10-08 | Pennington | 10/8 Pennington (first fall record) High counts 11/25 Hubbard (57) PBB, 11/7 Hennepin (34, Long Meadow Lake) BAF, 11/16 Otter Tail (22) fide JMJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2011-03-25 | Fillmore | 3/25 Fillmore (second spring record) High counts 3/6 Wright (200) JPr, 3/19 Otter Tail (50) BDE, 3/4 Cass (35) ABi. | ||||||
| avian information | 2011-08-07 | 2011-11-12 | Kandiyohi | 8/7, 11, 27, 11/12 Kandiyohi (fourth fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG. | |||||
| avian information | 2011-09-05 | Pennington | 9/5 Pennington (second fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG. | ||||||
| avian information | 2011-11-06 | Fillmore | 11/6 Fillmore (third fall record) High counts 10/17 Becker (125, Height of Land Lake) DBM, 11/29 Otter Tail (110) BDE, 11/23 Anoka (74, Lake George) JKe, 11/21 Wright (68) DPG. | ||||||
| avian information | 2011-12-17 | Polk | 12/17 Polk (second winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast. | ||||||
| avian information | 2012-02-05 | Meeker | 2/5 Meeker (fifth winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast. | ||||||
| avian information | 2012-02-29 | Watonwan | 2/29 Watonwan (first winter record) High counts north: 2/12 Otter Tail (550, McGowan Lake) BDE, 2/9 Hubbard (77) MAW, 2/18 Morrison (70) JCC. Other post-CBC north reports from Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Itasca, Mille Lacs; no reports Northeast. High counts south 12/31 Wright (487, Monticello) MJB, 1/4 Hennepin (245, Lake Rebecca) HCT. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (866), 1/1 Battle Lake (533), Pillager (113), 12/17 Fergus Falls (112) . Numerous January-February reports south, mostly from Twin Cities counties and Southeast. | ||||||
| avian information | 2012-05-09 | Lincoln | 5/9 Lincoln (second spring record) High counts 3/9 Morrison (90, Bowlus) MJB, 5/11 Stearns (76) STW, 3/10 Hennepin (69, Lake Rebecca P.R.) SMC. | ||||||
| avian information | 2012-08-04 | 2012-10-14 | Kandiyohi | 8/4, 10/14 Kandiyohi (fifth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF. | |||||
| avian information | 2012-08-11 | 2012-09-24 | Kanabec | 8/11, 31, 9/24 Kanabec (fifth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF. | |||||
| avian information | 2012-08-26 | 2012-08-28 | Stevens | 8/26, 28 Stevens (second fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF. | |||||
| avian information | 2012-10-19 | Yellow Medicine | 10/19 Yellow Medicine (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 11/16 Wright (102, Smith Lake) HCT, 10/22 Becker (100) fide JMJ, 11/24 Scott (44, Minnesota Valley N.W.R., Wilkie Unit) KrR, 11/24 Hennepin (42, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge) BAF. | ||||||
| avian information | 2013-06-27 | Stevens | 6/27 Stevens (third summer record) Seen in all regions of state. First county breeding records from Big Stone AXH, Faribault JSc, Freeborn EHl, Roseau BJS, Steele PSu. | ||||||
| avian information | 2013-12-21 | Mower | 12/21 Mower (third winter record) High count north 1/1 Cass (102) JnA. Reported from 10 north counties after the CBC period, including 2/14 Clearwater fide JMJ. Numerous midwinter south reports mostly Southeast and Twin Cities. High counts south from Wright (Monticello): 1/26 (2,000) AMa, 1/15 (1,500) ToL. Away from Wright, south high counts included 1/8 Goodhue (78) KDS, 2/2 Scott (63) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/29 Battle Lake (1,150), 1/4 Northern Wright County (678), 1/1 Pillager (206). | ||||||
| avian information | 2014-02-14 | Clearwater | 2/14 Clearwater (first winter record) High count north 1/1 Cass (102) JnA. Reported from 10 north counties after the CBC period, including 2/14 Clearwater fide JMJ. Numerous midwinter south reports mostly Southeast and Twin Cities. High counts south from Wright (Monticello): 1/26 (2,000) AMa, 1/15 (1,500) ToL. Away from Wright, south high counts included 1/8 Goodhue (78) KDS, 2/2 Scott (63) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/29 Battle Lake (1,150), 1/4 Northern Wright County (678), 1/1 Pillager (206). | ||||||
| avian information | 2014-10-19 | Pipestone | 10/19 Pipestone (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. New county record: 10/19 Pipestone GLa. High counts 10/14 Cass (77, Powers Twp.) JWM, 11/19 Hennepin (68) KeL. | ||||||
| avian information | 2014-11-25 | Fillmore | 11/25 Fillmore (fourth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. New county record: 10/19 Pipestone GLa. High counts 10/14 Cass (77, Powers Twp.) JWM, 11/19 Hennepin (68) KeL. | ||||||
| avian information | 2015-12-12 | Faribault | 12/12 Faribault (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423). | ||||||
| avian information | 2015-12-17 | Polk | 12/17 Polk (third winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423). | ||||||
| avian information | 2015-12-20 | Mower | 12/20 Mower (fourth winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423). | ||||||
| avian information | 2016-02-25 | 2016-02-28 | Murray | 2/25, 28 Murray (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423). | |||||
| avian information | 2016-02-29 | Waseca | 2/29 Waseca (first winter record) Reported from a season record 50 counties statewide, twice as many as last year; previous high was 38 (winter 2012). Reported from 13 north and 29 south counties after December. Season high counts north 1/1 Morrison (500, Camp Ripley) KeM, 12/23 Otter Tail (200) CNn, 1/23 Mille Lacs (200) JlB. Season high counts south from Wright (Monticello), including 1/21 (1,000) CRa, 1/22 (600) SKe, LSe. Away from Monticello, south high count 1/15 Goodhue (246) GHo, KDS. CBC high counts 1/3 Battle Lake (1,263), 1/1 Pillager (518), 12/19 Sherburne NWR (448), 1/2 Northern Wright County (423). | ||||||
| avian information | 2016-12-04 | Renville | 12/4 Renville (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2016-12-07 | 2017-01-02 | Mower | 12/7, 1/2 Mower (fifth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-10 | Big Stone | 2/1, 5, 10 Big Stone (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-10 | 2017-02-22 | Polk | 2/10, 18, 21, 22 Polk (fourth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-10 | 2017-02-27 | Swift | 2/10, 16, 27 Swift (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-19 | Fillmore | 2/19 Fillmore (fifth winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-21 | 2017-02-27 | Lyon | 2/21, 24, 26, 27 Lyon (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-21 | Marshall | 2/21 Marshall (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-24 | Mahnomen | 2/24 Mahnomen (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-24 | Norman | 2/24 Norman (second winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-25 | Nobles | 2/25 Nobles (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-25 | 2017-02-27 | Redwood | 2/25, 26, 27 Redwood (first winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | |||||
| avian information | 2017-02-27 | Murray | 2/27 Murray (second winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-02-28 | Yellow Medicine | 2/28 Yellow Medicine (second winter record) Reported from a season record 60 counties statewide, 10 more than last winter's record. High counts north: 1/7 Otter Tail (264, Fergus Falls) HeH, ShG, 2/25 Crow Wing (85). South high counts from Wright (Monticello), including 12/19 (500) KnM, 1/12 (500) ToL. Away from Monticello, south high count 2/11 Sherburne (230, Clear Lake) MJB. CBC high counts 1/1 Battle Lake (1,011), 12/31 Northern Wright County (822), 12/17 Fergus Falls (466), 12/31 St. Paul (Northeast Suburban) (238). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-06-04 | Benton | 6/4 Benton (first summer record) Observed in all regions, but especially in northern half of state. High count 6/17 Becker (100, Tamarac N.W.R.) MBH. First county breeding record 6/29 Blue Earth WCM. | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-08-26 | Yellow Medicine | 8/26 Yellow Medicine (third fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 10/14 Becker (225, Tamarac N.W.R.) JtH, 11/8 Hennepin (150, Mound Springs Park) BBr. | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-11-06 | Stevens | 11/6 Stevens (fourth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state throughout the season. High counts 10/14 Becker (225, Tamarac N.W.R.) JtH, 11/8 Hennepin (150, Mound Springs Park) BBr. | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-12-06 | Watonwan | 12/6 Watonwan (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-12-19 | Lyon | 12/19 Lyon (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-12-19 | Pipestone | 12/19 Pipestone (second winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357). | ||||||
| avian information | 2017-12-23 | 2018-02-10 | Chippewa | 12/23, 2/10 Chippewa (first winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357). | |||||
| avian information | 2018-02-22 | Yellow Medicine | 2/22 Yellow Medicine (fourth winter record) Reported from 48 counties statewide, 12 fewer than last winter's record 60. Reported from 12 north and 26 south counties after December. Season high count north 2/1 Otter Tail (230) JsS, JSw. High count south 1/7 Wright (1,000, Monticello) ToL, REn. Away from Monticello, high count 2/28 Wabasha (282) PEJ. CBC high counts 12/31 Northern Wright County (960), Battle Lake (746), 1/1 Pillager (357). | ||||||
| avian information | 2018-03-22 | Renville | 3/22 Renville (second spring record) Found statewide, including 4/11 Rock KEm. There were several high counts of 200+ birds reported in March, but none explicitly identified why the swans were this species. | ||||||
| avian information | 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-18 | Stevens | 6/7, 18 Stevens (fifth summer record) Reported from all regions of state, but scarce in far southwest. High counts 7/22 Aitkin (200, Rice Lake NWR) JWZ, 6/9 Becker (146, Tamarac NWR) BoA. First county breeding records: 6/30 Grant AXH, 7/6 Watonwan STa. | |||||
| avian information | 2018-08-03 | 2018-10-11 | Lincoln | 8/3, 4, 15, 9/15, 10/11 Lincoln (third fall record) Â Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. | |||||
| avian information | 2018-09-01 | Yellow Medicine | 9/1 Yellow Medicine (fifth fall record) Â Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. | ||||||
| avian information | 2018-10-30 | 2018-11-09 | Fillmore | 10/30, 11/9 Fillmore (sixth fall record) Â Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. | |||||
| avian information | 2018-12-21 | Pipestone | 12/21 Pipestone (third winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410). | ||||||
| avian information | 2019-01-12 | Chippewa | 1/12 Chippewa (second winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410). | ||||||
| avian information | 2019-02-24 | Koochiching | 2/24 Koochiching (first winter record) Reported from 45 counties statewide, the fewest since 2014. After December, reported from 11 north and 23 south counties. Season high count north 1/19 Otter Tail (326) PPe. South season high counts 12/13 Sherburne (910, Big Lake farm field) PLJ, 1/5 Wright (563) ToL, 1/12 Dakota (463, fields near Hastings) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/5 Northern Wright County (766), 12/30 Battle Lake (480), 12/18 Sherburne NWR (458), 1/1 Pillager (410). | ||||||
| avian information | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-22 | Stevens | 6/12, 22, 7/22 Stevens (sixth summer record)  Found in all regions. First county breeding records: 6/27 Lac qui Parle DLP, 7/1 Renville WCM. High count 6/12 Aitkin (110, Rice Lake N.W.R.) ebd. | |||||
| avian information | 2019-06-17 | Lincoln | 6/17 Lincoln (fourth summer record)  Found in all regions. First county breeding records: 6/27 Lac qui Parle DLP, 7/1 Renville WCM. High count 6/12 Aitkin (110, Rice Lake N.W.R.) ebd. | ||||||
| avian information | 2019-12-09 | 2020-02-29 | Watonwan | 12/9, 2/29 Watonwan (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | |||||
| avian information | 2020-01-24 | Swift | 1/24 Swift (second winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-02-02 | Carlton | 2/2 Carlton (first winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-02-21 | Chippewa | 2/21 Chippewa (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-02-26 | 2020-02-29 | Nobles | 2/26, 28, 29 Nobles (second winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | |||||
| avian information | 2020-02-29 | Murray | 2/29 Murray (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-02-29 | Renville | 2/29 Renville (third winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-02-29 | Yellow Medicine | 2/29 Yellow Medicine (sixth winter record) Â Reported from 52 counties statewide, the second-highest winter total. After December, reported from 15 north and 26 south counties. New winter county record 2/2 Carlton (2) RyR. Season high count north 1/4 Otter Tail (415) LGl. South season high count 2/15 Wright (700, Monticello) MGi. High counts away from Monticello area: 12/2 Wabasha (400, Pool 5) PEJ, 1/3 Dakota (380, Douglas Twp.) KDS, 1/21 Scott (310, Shakopee Mill Pond) TSk. CBC high counts 1/4 Northern Wright County (891), 12/28 Alexandria (268), 12/14 Bloomington (183). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-06-06 | 2020-06-17 | Benton | 6/6, 7, 9, 17 Benton (second summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-06-06 | Chippewa | 6/6 Chippewa (fourth summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-07-03 | Nobles | 7/3 Nobles (third summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ. | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-07-12 | 2020-07-15 | Lincoln | 7/12, 15 Lincoln (fifth summer record) Reported from all regions. High counts 6/20 Aitkin (250, Rice Lake N.W.R.) DFe, 7/10 Clearwater (112, Upper Rice Lake) MJB. First county breeding records 6/6 Chippewa KEm, 9/26 Lincoln RJS, 7/4 Murray DnS, 6/30 Nobles KEm, 6/12 Pennington NaH, JCJ. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-08-12 | 2020-11-25 | Lincoln | 8/12, 16, 29, 31, 9/11, 26, 10/15, 11/25 Lincoln (sixth fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-08-17 | Roseau | 8/17 Roseau (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-09-02 | 2020-10-26 | Yellow Medicine | 9/2, 10, 11, 10/26 Yellow Medicine (seventh fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-09-05 | 2020-10-30 | Stevens | 9/5, 10/30 Stevens (seventh fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-10-03 | 2020-11-21 | Pennington | 10/3, 4, 11/21 Pennington (third fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-04 | Rock | 11/2, 4 Rock (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High counts 11/17, 11/22 Hennepin (250, Old Cedar Ave. Bridge, counted by 10s) SOa, ALD. | |||||
| avian information | 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-11 | Lac qui Parle | 12/1, 11 Lac qui Parle (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | |||||
| avian information | 2020-12-01 | Stevens | 12/1 Stevens (eighth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-04 | Pipestone | 12/4 Pipestone (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-12 | Waseca | 12/12 Waseca (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-14 | Lincoln | 12/14 Lincoln (seventh winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-14 | Renville | 12/14 Renville (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-14 | Yellow Medicine | 12/14 Yellow Medicine (eighth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | Lyon | 12/17, 18 Lyon (third winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | |||||
| avian information | 2020-12-17 | Redwood | 12/17 Redwood (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2021-02-18 | 2021-02-19 | Big Stone | 2/18, 19 Big Stone (second winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | |||||
| avian information | 2021-02-27 | Nobles | 2/27 Nobles (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2021-02-27 | Swift | 2/27 Swift (third winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2021-02-28 | Murray | 2/28 Murray (fourth winter record) Reported from 61 counties statewide, a season record (previous high 60, winter 2016), including 12/14 Lincoln (4, Hendricks CBC), 12/1 Stevens (5) RAE. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 16 north and 31 south counties. North season high counts 1/1 Morrison (300) JaE, 1/15 Otter Tail (250) REn, RLF. South season high counts 1/23 Sherburne (450, Becker) MJB, 12/23 Scott (347) PEJ. CBC high counts 1/1 Pillager (485), 12/19 Bloomington (463), 1/2 Alexandria (349), Northern Wright County (311). | ||||||
| avian information | 2021-11-20 | Dodge | 11/20 Dodge (first fall record) Reported in all regions of the state and throughout the season. High count 10/6 Aitkin (233, Rice Lake N.W.R.) CJE. | ||||||
| avian information | 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-19 | Mower | 12/8, 19 Mower (sixth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | |||||
| avian information | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | Renville | 12/14, 15 Renville (fifth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | |||||
| avian information | 2022-01-02 | 2022-02-20 | Lac qui Parle | 1/2, 2/8, 20 Lac qui Parle (third winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | |||||
| avian information | 2022-01-06 | Lyon | 1/6 Lyon (fourth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-02-28 | Big Stone | 2/28 Big Stone (third winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-02-28 | Chippewa | 2/28 Chippewa (fifth winter record) Reported from 53 counties statewide, eight fewer than last winter’s record 61. Overwintered widely; after December, reported from 13 north and 32 south counties. North season high count 1/8 Otter Tail (1,700, near Rush Lake, Otter Tail River). North high count away from Otter Tail: 12/14 Douglas (200, Lake Carlos) ToR. South season high counts 1/24, 2/5 Goodhue (400, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/18 Alexandria (691), 1/1 Pillager (424), 12/18 Willmar (313), Excelsior (310). | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-06-01 | Olmsted | 6/1 Olmsted (first summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-12 | Stevens | 6/3, 12 Stevens (ninth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | |||||
| avian information | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-31 | Yellow Medicine | 6/3, 7/31 Yellow Medicine (ninth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | |||||
| avian information | 2022-06-04 | 2022-06-16 | Benton | 6/4, 6, 7, 16 Benton (third summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | |||||
| avian information | 2022-06-05 | 2022-07-24 | Chippewa | 6/5, 11, 7/8, 24 Chippewa (sixth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | |||||
| avian information | 2022-06-05 | 2022-06-15 | Pipestone | 6/5, 12, 13, 14, 15 Pipestone (fifth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | |||||
| avian information | 2022-06-07 | Lincoln | 6/7 Lincoln (eighth summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-06-24 | Mower | 6/24 Mower (seventh summer record) Observed statewide. First county breeding record: 6/22 Martin KEm. High count 6/17 Aitkin (308, Rice Lake N.W.R., plus 3 at Loon Lake) PNi, DnS. | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-12-03 | 2023-02-18 | Chippewa | 12/3, 2/4, 18 Chippewa (seventh winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | |||||
| avian information | 2022-12-15 | Lac qui Parle | 12/15 Lac qui Parle (fourth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-17 | Lyon | 12/15, 16, 17 Lyon (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | |||||
| avian information | 2022-12-28 | Stevens | 12/28 Stevens (tenth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-01-21 | Dodge | 1/21 Dodge (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-08 | Nobles | 2/8 Nobles (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-08 | Polk | 2/8 Polk (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-16 | Mower | 2/16 Mower (eighth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-16 | Murray | 2/16 Murray (fifth winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-18 | Clearwater | 2/18 Clearwater (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-19 | Mahnomen | 2/19 Mahnomen (second winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| avian information | 2023-02-20 | Wilkin | 2/20 Wilkin (first winter record) Reported from a season-record 63 counties statewide (previous high 61, winter 2020), including 1/21 Dodge (2, North Park) LiH, 12/28 Stevens (19, Morris CBC), 2/20 Wilkin (2, near Rothsay) ebd. Overwintered widely; after December reported from 20 north and 34 south counties. North season high counts 12/2 Douglas (375, Lake Carlos) BEc, 12/30, 2/4 Otter Tail (200) ebd, 2/20 Hubbard (200) ebd. South season high counts 12/4 Sherburne (420, Big Lake) PLJ, 12/20 Goodhue (350, Lock and Dam 3) KDS. CBC high counts 12/30 Battle Lake (1,203), 12/17 West Hennepin (848), 1/2 Northern Wright County (386). | ||||||
| 58:194 | 1986 | index | Trumpeter Swans Nest in the Chippewa National Forest | ||||||
| 58:197-198 | 1986 | index | Trumpeter Swan Project Summary 1986 | ||||||
| 63:147-150 | 1991 | index | A Wild Trumpeter Swan in Minnesota | ||||||
| 66:46 | 1994 | index | Wild Trumpeter Raises a Family | ||||||
| 68:81-85 | 1996 | index | The return of a giant in the bird world to Minnesota | ||||||
| 68:129-130 | 1996 | index | Diverse concentration of waterfowl in Dakota and Goodhue counties | ||||||
| Former summer resident (pre-1900). Reintroduced in Minnesota. Breeds throughout, but rare in the far west and southeast. Winters locally. State designation: Special Concern. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||