black-billed magpies

Late this afternoon a watched a flock of 10 magpies land in the trees at the corner of CR 159 and 330th St.  This is about 1 1/2 miles north of the magpie nest north of Hamden.  I also saw a magpie at the feed lot pond along CR 11 north of Audubon. 

Colleen Nelson
Audubon, MN

Eurasian-collared doves

Not a native bird.  Eurasian-collared doves came into the country from Eurasia through Florida a few years ago and have spread to much of the country.  Picture was taken near Audubon elevator.  Thanks to Denny Martin for informing me about them.

Colleen Nelson

Audubon, Mn