[mou] Home-based vacation birds

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Just returned to the office this morning, interesting birds over the last 
week:

* Ann Lake & Sherburne NWR - Townsend's Solitaire (haven't seen second yet), 
Bohemian Waxing (single in small Cedar flock), Northern Goshawk, Common 
Raven, Northern Shrikes

* Aitkin County (CR 18 & 5, Palisade, Tamarack) - Snowy Owl, Boreal 
Chickadees (3), Pine Grosbeaks (40), Snow Buntings (69), Common Redpolls 
(30)

* Mille Lacs (primarily Kathio, Hennepin & surrounding area) - Red-headed 
Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, otherwise very quiet.

First bird of year was a Tree Sparrow while unsuccessfully owling this 
morning; first hawk of year was the Goshawk.

Happy New Year to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties