In response to a number of birder inquiries, spoke to Sherburne NWR personnel this morning - the Wildlife (auto) Tour is scheduled to be opened Sunday 4/23.
Sightings this weekend were a little slower - first of year Great Egret along Blue Hill Trail & couple of Purple Martins along Mille Lacs Lake only true new birds. Finally found initial Northern Pintail of spring along Vineland Road; anyone know how their population is faring? Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
