The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:

A WHITE-WINGED DOVE appeared at the Watson’s family farm in Grand Marais, in Cook County, on July 10th and it has been present every day since. Specific directions have not been provided, so please contact the Watsons for further information at 218-387-1484. There have been six accepted records of White-Winged Dove in Minnesota dating back to 1985, and this is the second report this year.

Shorebirds reported by Steve Weston on July 7th included LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, and SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER. These birds were seen at Mud Lake along the Ravena Trail just southeast of Hastings, in Dakota County.

A pair of WILLETS was seen by Craig Mandel on July 12th at the Hills Sewage Ponds, located along Rock County Road 6, one mile south of Highway 270.