The following is a list of recent, significant sightings:

A potential first state record BROWN PELICAN was discovered in southwestern Minnesota on July 16th, and the bird was still present all day Sunday, July 17th. Peder Svingen and Anthony Hertzel found it at Little Spirit Lake,just north of the Iowa border and southwest of the town of Jackson. The bird was first seen July 14th by Ed Thelen at the north end of Spirit Lake in Iowa, just south of Jackson County Road 2. Recently, it has more consistently been seen at the Little Spirit Lake location. The best place to view the pelican is from the boat launch at the north end of Little Spirit Lake. At the dock, look southward to where the bird has often roosted just off the penninsula. If necessary, you can also check from the home of Linda Fries who lives on the east side of Little Spirit Lake. At the point where Jackson County Road 2 turns north from the Iowa border on the southeast side of the lake, continue west a short distance to the first road that branches to the north. Turn here and drive north about one-half mile to Fire Call #70423 on the left. You may park in the driveway but stay well off to side. Walk around the house to the right and out on the dock. The bird has been seen roosting on the rocks about 200 yards to the west.

Also of note was the BLACK-HEADED GULL that has been seen at both locations. Though found in this general vicinity on eleven previous occasions, this is the first summer occurrence.