Nathan, Maya (new bird dog, four breeds mixed in seven pounds of puppy) and I spent the morning in Sherburne Refuge. No rarities, but did have 11 sparrow species:
* Henslow's (CR 70) * Lark (175th) * Grasshopper (seemingly everywhere) * As well as the eight more common sparrows among 67 overall species. Still hitting 90-100 species weekly in the area, many singing (with the exception of most warblers - pish 'em out or miss 'em). Also had a Red-headed Woodpecker on Mille Lacs 7 - seem to be a touch more common in southern Mille Lacs County this year. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
