Nathan and I spent the morning driving around Sherburne County (from Highway 2 Ponds to the Refuge to the Monticello Power Plant to Sand Prairie WMA, then back to Highway 2 Ponds). Highlights among 52 species:
* Ross' Goose (Highway 2 Ponds, there 10 minutes ago) * Peregrine Falcon (Monticello power plant, thanks Herb D for the recommendation) * Red-shouldered Hawk (flying over HWY 10, about five miles from St. Cloud) * Western Meadowlark (power plant). First of year birds also included both teals, an Eastern Phoebe and two Tree Swallows. Good birding to all! Nathan & Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
