[mou] Sherburne/Princeton/Milaca Area

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

97 species in the Sherburne NWR, Princeton & Milaca areas since Monday. 
Migration has slowed dramatically.  Selected sightings/hearings:

* 4-5 Whip-poor-wills calling at Ann Lake/Sand Dunes - plus one "kuk" or 
"chuck" call that bears further investigation.

* Only nine warblers (10 nest in area), but these do include Golden-winged, 
Blue-winged and Mourning.  Have a second hand report of a Cerulean on Blue 
Hill Trail from a very reliable source, but haven't heard/seen it yet.

* Still have an occasional drumming Ruffed Grouse.  Orchard Oriole on the 
Auto Tour.  Wood Thrushes singing on Blue Hill Trail (unusual location for 
them).

* Only three shorebirds, but seven woodpecker species.

* 18 Grasshopper Sparrows singing on the Auto Tour this morning; 10 sparrow 
species total.

* Have not yet located Dickcissels (nested in my southern Mille Lacs yard 
last three years, usually arrive early June).

Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Milles Lacs & Sherburne Counties