So, it's mid-October, cold, occasionally snowy, the birding must be slow.

Not!

* The MOU Mille Lacs field trip yesterday (20 participants, did some stay 
behind due to the cold?) enjoyed one Pacific and two Red-throated Loons on 
the smooth as glass lake.  The Pacific look  was particularly clear & 
enjoyable.  We covered the west side of the lake from the southwest corner 
(CR 35) to Garrison.  Further details available upon request

* Nate & my visit to Duluth on Friday was most enjoyable.  See his post from 
yesterday for details, but any trip that includes Long-tailed Ducks, Black & 
Surf Scoters, Lesser Black-backed and Thayer's Gulls is well worth the time. 
(Eight species of sparrow were still around, including a Harris'; also 
enjoyed the pipits).  Since Nate is a high school senior, this might be our 
last fall Duluth trip together, a bittersweet thought.

Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties 

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