What an exciting time to be in Minnesota! Four dozen Sandhills! I've only seen that many in flying flocks, never on the ground.

I am always enchanted by the odd city places that provide a host of wildlife for our enjoyment. That hospital where I took these photos is on a four-lane highway, one of the busiest streets in our city, and the pond is only a few yards from the passing cars. Still, there is a constant population of ducks, waders, and divers.

I went to one of our wetland parks on Thursday and will have another piece ready for you to publish this morning.