[wisb] Snowy Owl and Purple Sandpiper at north of Bradford Beach

From: Sidney Hamm <sidney.hamm@xxxxxxx>
To: wbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:28:42 -0800 (PST)

Greetings,
As a new birder and also to wisbirdn I have been following the comments posted 
for the bird sightings on Milwaukee harbor. Thanks everyone for your comments, 
location and times. One question, where is the petroleum pier-is it north or 
south of Milwaukee River outlet?

On 12/31/2011 I was north of Bradford Beach and met a few wisbirdrs. I had 
taken some bird photos and Chris Petherick pointed out the Harlequin Duck and 
the Purple Sandpiper. I took some more photos, but the Harlequin Duck stayed 
way out in the choppy waves even though I got photos. I didn't see the Snowy 
Owl. Photos of the Purple Sandpiper can be seen at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/hammsidney/PurpleSandpiper

On 1/3/2012 I was at South Shore Park and finally saw the Snowy Owl. Also, met 
Jim Edhuber who was looking for the Snowy Owl, but it appears that it took off 
and could not be found. Photos of the Snowy Owl can be seen at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/hammsidney/Identification

Question, has anyone seen a Snowy Owl that is nearer to photograph-at the 
McKinley or Lakeshore State Park? Jim Edhuber mentioned he had seen one at the 
Express parking area after he left South Shore Park-was that nearer, Jim?

Also, where seems to be the best place and time to see the Harlequin to 
photograph?

Thanks all-

Sid Hamm,  Muskego,WI,  Waukesha County

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[wisb] Snowy Owl and Purple Sandpiper at north of Bradford Beach

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