[mou] Seeking & finding

[Pastor Al]

Drove to Falcon Heights & Lino Lakes/Columbus areas yesterday, seeking the
Varied Thrush and Northern Saw-whet.

Only heard the Varied - did not come into the Howell & Prior yards while I
was there, although was calling irregularly in the distance.  However, the
Saw-whet was readily apparent near Lino Lakes, seemed very calm while quiet
birders simply admired it.

Bonus - upon returning home, noted that the flock of redpolls was actively
flying & lighting in our fields.  Numbers exceed 250, and a probable Hoary
was finally present (admittedly, on the 20th viewing - they rarely lighted
(lit?) for more than a few seconds).

Good birding!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties