This week we saw the first vultures return and migrating ducks landed in Mud Lake, across from downtown Red Wing. Ring-necked Ducks, Canvasbacks, Hooded Mergansers, and Redheads are feeding there.
A number of migrating Bald Eagles remain in and around Red Wing, along with the resident pairs. At least one aerie continues to show egg incubation, with both parents taking turns on the nest.
Gusty northwest winds gave eagles, hawks, and falcons lift over He Mni Can/Barn Bluff.
Two adult Bald Eagles fly closely together over He Mni Can/Barn Bluff
An immature Bald Eagle soars above He Mni Can/Barn Bluff
An immature Bald Eagle chases a Red-tailed Hawk above He Mni Can/Barn Bluff
A Red-tailed Hawk soars above He Mni Can/Barn Bluff
A Red-winged Blackbird and a Red-tailed Hawk have a momentary standoff
Ring-necked Ducks arrived in large numbers across the river from downtown Red Wing
Male Peregrine Falcon cruises by observation deck on He Mni Can/Barn Bluff in gusty winds
The pair of Bald Eagles nesting across the river from downtown Red Wing warn off another eagle overhead
A Turkey Vulture flies by He Mni Can/Barn Bluff
