[mou] Sherburne NWR, general observations

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Walked Blue Hill Trail this morning (netting & repellant a must).
Highlights included the Hooded Warbler (still on territory, but not singing
the last few occasions), a (presumably) migrating Tennessee, and 4-6 GC
Kinglets.

The kinglets are an interesting story.  Have had them every month of the
year (except February) in the coniferous section of the trail, but have not
yet confirmed breeding - 100 miles+ south of known breeding territory.

Species counts in the Sherburne/Mille Lacs County areas are still strong -
101 last week, 99 this week (if one includes the very, very tentative Little
Blue from the Auto Tour yesterday).  Can share details/locations if
requested.

Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties