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
