[Mnbird] Tree Swallow invasion

[Jimjanchandler at aol.com]

Saturday at our cabin on Platte Lake (SE of Brainerd) the temp was 26 at 8  
AM.  It was the best birding day ever from inside the cabin-- see list  
below.
 
The highlight-- at midmorning at least 20 tree swallows swirled around and  
around the cabin, swooping within a few inches of the windows and walls, 
under  the eaves etc.  This frantic activity went on for about 15 minutes.   
Then they left as suddenly as they came.  We'd be interested to know  whether 
anyone else has observed this behavior.
 
B. Oriole
Ruby throated hummingbird
Catbird
Goldfinch
Mourning Dove
Barn Swallow
Tree Swallow
Phoebe
Robin
Scarlet Tanager
Rose Breasted Grosbeak
Swainson's Thrush
Chipping Sparrow
Purple Finch
Crow
Osprey
W.B Nuthatch
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Chickadee
Palm Warbler
Yellow Rumped Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut Sided Warbler
 
The Oriole, Catbird & Tanager were all eating grape jelly!
 
Janet Chandler, Bloomington
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