Two Olive-sided Flycatchers on Blue Hill Trail, Sherburne NWR this morning.
Typical first of year OSF sighting (primarily internal conversation): "Olive-sided Flycatcher!" "Or, suppose it could simply be a teed-up Peewee. What were the distinguishing field marks again? I know that the top of tree, upright stance is not 100% diagnostic. Grumble, grumble, grumble.... Suppose I shouldn't count it." "Quick, three beers!" "Then again...." Only nine warblers this morning, two non-resident (Tennessee and Black-throated Green): Chestnut-sided everywhere, Golden & Blue-winged very common. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
