DAM GOLDENEYES GONE

Coon Rapids Dam that is!!! After many weeks of visiting the Coon Rapids Dam and spotting the Common Goldeneyes, it appears that they have moved on. Although I hear from my wife that the Mississippi is open at her work and the Goldeneyes have found some refuge there. I was able to locate some Common Mergansers at the dam and that helped me get to 21 bird species on Wednesday, March 5th. I was at the Mississippi River by the U of M later in the afternoon Wednesday searching for the much needed Brown Creeper. After about an hour of searching, I finally found 3 of them. And a nice Pileated Woodpecker rounded off the day's nice birding. I was blessed again today. And now Lord I pray that you help us through the change of season and give us strength to endure the upcoming pothole season. Amen