Hi Birders We, too are having a good number of northern owls this winter showing up in the Tamarack, McGregor area of Aitkin County. It is a rare day that a drive to town doesn't include sighting of both species, some days up to 8 Great Grays and as many or more Hawk Owls and that's without even going out of the way to look for them. There was a report of a Boreal Owl about a mile north of Tamarack on Wed., but the owl hasn't been refound, if we find it I will post it right away. Sharp-tailed grouse are also being seen north of Tamarack. There are a few Pine Grosbeaks and flocks of Evening Grosbeaks. Only one Hoary Redpoll and that was only seen one day, but tons of Common Redpolls. What a great winter! Kim had a good week guiding in the Sax-Zim area and also in Lake Co. He saw many owls and had a group of strutting Spruce Grouse in Lake Co. Lots of fun for him and his clients. Cindy & Kim Tamarack, eastern Aitkin County, MN
