[mou] Central MN observations

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Observations from the last week (Sherburne, Mille Lacs, Benton, Aitkin 
Counties):

* Numerical audibilizations & observations of species down about 15% from 
most of summer

* Warblers beginning to flock together (although no obvious migrants)

* Shorebirds slow, even predictable (CR2, Milaca ponds, Gilman, Foley, Rice 
Lake, Aitkin CR 15/no water)

* Purple Martins flocking

* Driving tour of Aitkin on Saturday AM rather quiet (169, 15, 18, 5 & Rice 
Lake - few shorebirds & notables at latter)

* But the cool of the morning walks & drives more than make up for the 
slowness!

Good birding to all.

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties