[mou] Aitkin

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Nathan & I ventured back to Aitkin County on Saturday, enjoyed the Snowy Owl 
along 450 along with numerous Pine Grosbeaks, single Pine Siskin, 45 Snow 
Buntings (CR 5), single Rough-legged Hawk (in Mille Lacs County while 
heading north on 169) and other winter fare.  Missed both ST Grouse & BB 
Magpies, two of our target birds.

Interestingly, did not have a year bird on the day until going for groceries 
late that afternoon (three turkeys crossing the Rum River).  Sometimes it 
doesn't pay to be intentional.

Good birding.

Al & Nathan Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties