Central MN pond activity: * Gilman & Foley (Benton County) - eight species, OK habitat * Milaca Sewage Ponds - apparently good habitat but very quiet (as usual, can be a frustrating stop compared to others) * Sherburne CR2 (Princeton Sewage Ponds) - back pond dry (had 11 species last couple of weeks), front pond too full * Sherburne NWR Auto Tour ponds - quiet for shorebirds * Sherburne CR 3 & 23 - excellent habitat, quiet this morning.
Far cry from the Big Stone/Lac Qui Parle 16 species last Saturday! Request: if anyone runs into a Ruddy Turnstone within an hour or so of central MN, please share - we missed at Big Stone, and Nathan still needs as a lifer. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
