Spent some time at Loring Park which is just a few blocks from the Nicollet Mall. Much less crowded than last week, no basketball games or playground activity. Wood Ducks, Canada Geese and Mallards paired up and dispersed around lake and marsh..No female Redwings. FOY Phoebe. Robin 1, Song Sparrow 1, Grakle 1, Scaup 2. M Dove 2 Manley Olson