Walked Blue Hill Trail this morning (netting & repellant a must). Highlights included the Hooded Warbler (still on territory, but not singing the last few occasions), a (presumably) migrating Tennessee, and 4-6 GC Kinglets.
The kinglets are an interesting story. Have had them every month of the year (except February) in the coniferous section of the trail, but have not yet confirmed breeding - 100 miles+ south of known breeding territory. Species counts in the Sherburne/Mille Lacs County areas are still strong - 101 last week, 99 this week (if one includes the very, very tentative Little Blue from the Auto Tour yesterday). Can share details/locations if requested. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
