* Sherburne NWR, Blue Hill Trail this morning: Henslow's Sparrow (almost becoming a regular - fourth hearing this spring/summer in area), Mourning Warbler (among eight total warblers, no migrants), Wood Thrush (don't often find in the refuge), Golden-crowned Kinglets (conifers, summering again?)
* Carlos Avery on Saturday: Acadian Flycatcher (with slightly strange song, not as clear a "Peetz-Up" as I've heard in the past), Yellow-billed Cuckoo (seen & heard); unfortunately, both the Hudsonian Godwit (seen Friday night, rapidly becoming Nathan's jinx bird) and Whimbrel (not seen since Wednesday) were gone * Also had four Dickcissels in Mille Lacs backyard on Saturday, one (as the previous two years) has stayed since. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
