[mou] Central MN

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

73 species observed in central MN (Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties) this 
week.  Highlights:

* Pacific Loons (one seen well, one probable) - Mille Lacs Lake.  Still 
wondering about four very distant small loons also seen together - could not 
resolve details well enough for firm ID.
* 12 sparrow species, including first Tree Sparrows of fall (winter?) - 
however, Juncos have replaced most other species in the last couple of days
* Six hawk species, including double digit Bald Eagle sightings
* Waterfowl numbers still light (10 total species).

Request:  will the person who observed the Townsend's Solitaire yesterday in 
Mille Lacs County please send me a few location details?  This would be a 
county bird.

Thanks!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties