Thanks to everyone who provided information on LeConte's, Yellow Rail & Connecticut (Nathan's jinx bird) locations in Rice Lake NWR & Aitkin County in general. Nathan and I were able to hear all three last evening after work - LeConte's on Aitkin CR 18, a single Connecticut on CR 5, and Yellow Rails 3/4 of a mile from the 210/65 intersection. We also took a "bonus shot" at Whip-por-wills around the refuge, but were unsuccessful.
Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
