While out today along the North Shore of Lake Superior as well as birding
in Sax-Zim Bog, a push of mid-winter specialties continues provide great
looks. The two birders I was guiding around today were thrilled to see
their lifer Boreal Owl!  Hoary Redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks continue to be
seen regularly throughout most of the Sax-Zim Bog feeders, and the Admiral
Road birdfeeders have the Boreal Chickadees returning on a regular
basis.One Northern Shrike was seen in Sax-Zim Bog today by my group.  Hoary
Redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks continue to be seen regularly throughout most
of the Sax-Zim Bog feeders, and the Admiral Road birdfeeders have the
Boreal Chickadees returning on a regular basis. Below are two photos, taken
earlier from today's birding trip.

Boreal Owl, with a wild-caught vole!
http://www.pbase.com/image/148704705

Northern Hawk Owl flying by
http://www.pbase.com/image/148704707

For anyone driving to/from the northwoods in hopes of seeing a Boreal Owl,
drive safe. There is a beautiful snowstorm on the way, but it sounds like
roads could be iffy!

Good birding,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN



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