Big Sit Results from World Migratory Bird Day
The Ely Echo newspaper and its companion pieces provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border.
Leading into this week, last Saturday was spent at the Sandy Point Boat Access on Shagawa Lake in Ely, where American Pipits and other migratory birds joined members of the Ely Field Naturalists.
The day included the removal of buoys from Burntside Lake and Shagawa Lake, and the Big Sit bird counters were wrapping up the day, hoping to see lots of birds and reach 30 species.
Author's summary: Bird watching event in northern Minnesota.