-RBA
*Wisconsin
*Statewide
*26 March 1999
*WIST9903.26
-Birds Mentioned
Townsend’s Solitaire
Ross’ Geese
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser Black-backed Gull
-Transcript
This is the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology hotline report for Friday, March
26, 1999.
A TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE was seen today in the Mauthe Lake area. The bird was
seen singing from a 40ft Oak tree near the campground area. The location was
the intersection of the road leading to campgrounds #200 and the road to
campgrounds #300-500. From here the bird flew to the west shore of the lake.
The observer suggested starting at the Kettle Moraine State Forest
Headquarters and working across Hwy G to the Auburn Lake boat landing area.
Two ROSS’ GEESE have been reported in the Goose Pond area. One at a pond near
Hwy DM and Harvey Rd. A second was seen at the intersection of Hwy DM and Hwy
I. A few GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were seen in this area as well.
A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL has been seen off and on in the Port Washington
Harbor. Also, a third winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED has been seen in Milwaukee at
the Mckinley Marina.
The next WSO fieldtrip will meet at Goose Pond. Goose Pond is located 1 mile
south of Hwy 51 and Hwy 60 just east of the town of Arlington. Meet between
8-8:30. Bring a bag lunch.
End Transcript
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