I lied this morning. Unintentionally. Early today I reported that waterfowl species diversity was still low (only ten species) in the Sherburne & Mille Lacs County area. A quick check of CR2 sewage ponds in Princeton over lunch hour proved me wrong. An influx of Bufflehead, Goldeneye, Hoodeds, Ruddies, Redheads and a single - probable - Cackling Goose brought the total to 16 species.
The probable Cackling had the classic much smaller (almost no) neck and darker chest, but I was unable to get a good overall size comparison with other Canadas in the area. All birds were visible from the fence, no key (or break in) needed. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
