[mou] Sherburne/Mille Lacs; Showstopper Question; No Rarities

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

94 species in the northern Sherburne, southern Mille Lacs area this week, 
highlights were two Black Ducks at Sherburne CR2 ponds (county bird #241 - 
first I've seen in 3.5 years here - doubly bizarre that I've missed them 
during migrations, then have two during the summer) and the Dickcissel 
minni-explosion along Mille Lacs 12 that Nathan posted last evening.

With migration pretty well over, started thinking about common 
"showstoppers".  What resident/nesting birds cause you to stop, observe 
and/or listen?  For me, Pileated Woodpeckers and Scarlet Tanagers are always 
worth a pause or two.

Thanks to all who answered my Twin Cities inquiry!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties