The "MIA" Townsend's Solitaire reemerged over lunch hour today at Ann Lake/Sand Dunes, after not being seen for a month.
Directions: take Sherburne CR 5 to 253rd (across the highway from CR 4), proceed west on 253rd little over a mile. Park in the small lot on the south (right) side, walk south on the snowmobile/dog sled (no kidding) trail about 50 yards, look and or walk west (right) on the snowy fields to the second copse of spruces. It was seen both on the top of the deciduous trees and in the spruces. The mixed Bohemian/Cedar flock, when present (single Bohemian today), can often be seen in the deciduous trees just north of the spruces. Behavioral note: have observed both Robins and Waxwings "dipping" on the bird this winter - wonder why it would be considered a threat? Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
