A Snowy Owl has been reported from Marshall, N.D., a small town about 40 miles south of Canada. This is the first current mention of the species in email I receive from various lists. Pretty early for Snowies.
At the same time, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird is being reported elsewhere in the state. A most unusual pairing.
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