[mou] First of years

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

First of years:

4/24 Barn Swallow, Bonaparte's Gulls (98), Milaca Sewage Ponds

4/23 Orange-crowned Warbler, Kunkel WMA (Mille Lacs County)

Shorebirds still spotty (basically just Yellowlegs, one Pec reported).  Only 
single White-throated Sparrow to date (and I'm out 1-2 times daily).  No 
Red-necked Grebes amidst numerous Horned yet.  Nathan had single Pine 
Warbler early in week.  Thoroughly enjoyed a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 
"discussion" this morning (four in two adjoining trees does not make for 
harmony).  94 species for week here (Sherburne & Mille Lacs Counties, 
excluding the lake).

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties