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RouteMN River Valley - New Ulm to Franklin (1368)
Location Minnesota, USA
Survey date 2026-02-26
Survey ID2462




Survey Conditions

Survey Date: 2026-02-26Start Time: 10:20:00End Time: 12:10:00
Temperature0.5 (C)5.5 (C)
Cloud Cover20 (%)30 (%)
Visibility16 (km)16 (km)
Precipitation0: None0: None
Wind Speed2: 6-11 km/h (4-7 mph)2: 6-11 km/h (4-7 mph)
Wind DirectionSSWSW
WaterPartly frozenPartly frozen
Snow Depth1 (in)1 (in)
Observer 1Kimberly Emerson
Observer 2
Observer 3
Observer 4
NotesGorgeous day! Had five golden eagles within 3 miles of each other. Great way to end the survey season.




Survey Sightings

SpeciesTimeCountBehaviorMorphAgeSexHabitat
BE (Bald Eagle)10:30:004Perched Immature•wetland/pond/marsh/riparian•shrubland•forested
RT (Red-tailed Hawk)10:35:001Perched LightImmature•roadsides•grassland•shrubland
BE (Bald Eagle)10:40:001Perched Adult•forested•wetland/pond/marsh/riparian
BE (Bald Eagle)10:45:001Soaring Immature•forested•wetland/pond/marsh/riparian
BE (Bald Eagle)10:50:001Soaring Immature•grassland•shrubland
GE (Golden Eagle)10:50:001Soaring Immature•grassland•shrubland
GE (Golden Eagle)11:05:001Soaring Immature•grassland•forested
GE (Golden Eagle)11:10:002Soaring Immature•grassland•forested
BE (Bald Eagle)11:20:002Soaring Immature•grassland•shrubland•forested
GE (Golden Eagle)11:20:001Soaring Immature•grassland•shrubland•forested
BE (Bald Eagle)12:05:001Perched Adult•forested•wetland/pond/marsh/riparian



Survey totals by species

SpeciesTotal Count
BE (Bald Eagle)10
RT (Red-tailed Hawk)1
GE (Golden Eagle)5
Total16