Bohemian Waxwings, Milaca Hiking Trail (Mille Lacs County) this morning; Ann Lake (Sherburne County) on Tuesday.
I can remember having to travel to Palisade the winter I moved here (2003-2004) to find them - interesting differential this year. Area has little open water (Mille Lacs Lake, smaller lakes & sewage ponds all frozen tight; some open areas along Rum & St. Francis Rivers, but not many) - this, combined with the snow & cold - has made Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties rather quiet. Ann Lake seems to have the most activity over the last 7-10 days: Townsend's Solitaire (not consistent), Goshawk, Common Raven, few Purple Finches & Pine Siskins (no other winter finches to speak of). Mille Lacs County does have flocks of Snow Buntings, which are always enjoyable. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties