Nathan & I checked Princeton, Foley & Gilman ponds yesterday, drove the Auto Tour & checked Highways 10 & 8 as well during the morning.
Highlights were six Western Kingbirds (four on 10 & Sherburne CR 11 corner, fencing of automotive repair facility - two on CR 8), also a Western Meadowlark (road to Monticello power plant off 10), Upland Sandpiper (Auto Tour) and Wilson's Phalaropes (Princeton & Foley ponds). There were a numerous shorebirds, although diversity was light (primarily Leasts, also Pectoral & Spotted, eight phalaropes). Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
