[mou] Sparrows +
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
[mou] Sparrows in Murray County
We have been seeing many Harris and White-throated Sparrows in the yard this week and Red-tails, Swainsons, and Harriers in the fields hunting. Seems to be a good crop of Franklin gulls this year following the tractors again. Lovely golden autumn. Camden State Park was quiet with birds last night but bright with maples. Janet Timmerman Information Officer/Community Educator Center for Rural and Regional Studies, ST 201A Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258 507-537-6288
[mou] Sparrows
Sunday, March 9, we had a Fox Sparrow looking for seeds under one of our feeders on Grey Cloud Island, SW corner of Washington County. Had not seen one during previous days, so it came from someplace else. Banded a White-throated Sparrow on Friday, March 7, at Carpenter Nature Center on the St.Croix River. Tom Bell
