Date: 4/12/26 10:59 am From: Jason Frank <jmfrank84...> Subject: [mou-net] Garganey in Lac qui Parle Co. near Rosen
There has been a Garganey drake in breeding plumage hanging out with a flock of Blue-winged Teal at Joe Spors Slough, which is located along LQR CR 7, 1 mile south of Rosen. It's been there since Saturday morning, originally found and photographed by Joe Conley.
The slough is on private property on the west side of the road; those of you who know the area and have experience on the Salt Lake trip likely know this property. It is typically flooded in spring and often hosts a surprising number of species.
The landowners are friendly and are OK with birders stopping and viewing from the east shoulder of CR 7. It is a wide shoulder, so very easy to pull off and safely view from either your vehicle cab or the roadside. Please do not pull into either of the driveways to park, though.
The Garganey has been seen at multiple locations of the slough, sometimes close to the road, and sometimes in the far west corner. Ebird is clocking lots of reports this morning and afternoon. Hopefully it'll stick around for awhile.
