Just a few minutes ago, my husband and I heard and then saw a Northern Bobwhite in my yard in Pomroy Township, Kanabec County. It was sitting on the wellhead just 30' from the house. I checked Robert Janssen's list and find that it has never been seen in Kanabec County and is listed as "Extripated Species." As far as I know, the only game farm nearby only raises pheasants, but I will check into that. We are guessing that it may have been attracted by our 3.5 acres of MN native grasses and forbs. There is, of course, no way to know if it will be back, but if it returns I will post.
Diana Rankin Pomroy Township, Kanabec Co 320-384-0474
