[mou] Sherburne, southern Mille Lacs birding

Pastor Al Schirmacher PastorAl@PrincetonFreeChurch.net
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:41:03 -0500


Birded Sherburne NWR (all of which is open now that breeding is past),
Princeton/Foley/Gilman ponds and Milaca's hiking/biking trail over the last
few days:

* 14 warbler species (N. Parula the best, unfortunately YR have moved in,
signaling beginning of the end)
* 11 Blue-Headed Vireos on Saturday in the refuge
* Single Common Raven (Sherburne CR 16)
* Numerous pelicans & Trumpeter Swans.

Shorebirds were virtually non-existent (three species).  No flocks of
Sabine's, unfortunately (what a sighting, Tom!).

Good birding to all.

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties