RFI - May head up to Hedbom Forest Road tomorrow AM, but my four wheel drive is in the shop. What is the current condition of the road? Thanks for any help provided!
Birded portions of Sherburne Refuge area & Ann Lake this morning - highlights were a Great Blue Heron in the open marsh near the intersection of CR 1 & 87 (my first of the winter in the area, wonder where it's been hiding?) and a possible calling fly over of the Townsend's Solitaire at Ann Lake (basically a heard only bird, only the shortest of looks - Purple Finches sound very similar to my ear - have not had it there since late November - will advise if definitive sighting develops). Common bird activity in the refuge area was much stronger today than it has been in weeks. However, missed the Short-eared Owls on CR 5 & 9 for the seventh consecutive occasion (dusk & dawn) - if you need for the year, head to Carlos Avery! Good birding to all. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
