97 species in the Sherburne NWR, Princeton & Milaca areas since Monday. Migration has slowed dramatically. Selected sightings/hearings:
* 4-5 Whip-poor-wills calling at Ann Lake/Sand Dunes - plus one "kuk" or "chuck" call that bears further investigation. * Only nine warblers (10 nest in area), but these do include Golden-winged, Blue-winged and Mourning. Have a second hand report of a Cerulean on Blue Hill Trail from a very reliable source, but haven't heard/seen it yet. * Still have an occasional drumming Ruffed Grouse. Orchard Oriole on the Auto Tour. Wood Thrushes singing on Blue Hill Trail (unusual location for them). * Only three shorebirds, but seven woodpecker species. * 18 Grasshopper Sparrows singing on the Auto Tour this morning; 10 sparrow species total. * Have not yet located Dickcissels (nested in my southern Mille Lacs yard last three years, usually arrive early June). Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Milles Lacs & Sherburne Counties
