3/6/08

common goldeneye, mississippi river mpls

It's almost time for spring migration. But for now, the Mississippi River at Minneapolis is ice free. Every winter there are Mallards and Canadian Geese on the river but this is the first time I've seen Common Goldeneye and Common Mergansers on the river.

Common Goldeneye on Mississippi River by Washington Ave. Bridge.
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Common Goldeneye is in the right lower corner.
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