Nine sparrow species along Sherburne's Prairie Wildlife Auto Tour this morning - highlights were a lingering Lark, three Harris' and numerous Lincoln's - could not find Fox or White-crowned anywhere. 18 sparrow species for year in/around the refuge (including E. Towhee) - have only missed migrating LeConte's among the expected.
Quieter week overall here in central MN - "jewels of the kingdom" have departed - only five warbler species total. Sad...but we'll adapt. Noted that the Eastern Meadowlarks were singing lustily throughout the drive once again - wonder what causes them to do this after relative quiet in August & September. Good birding! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties