Last week Jean Brislance reported that there was small flock of American Tree Sparrows in Lutsen. “It used to be I would rarely see this species anywhere north of the Twin Cities during the winter months. They were always something of a sign of spring or fall as they passed through the North Shore during migration. In our 21 years here, we first observed these sparrows during the winter season last year, so this marks two years in a row. Perhaps their winter range is expanding?” Photo courtesy of Jean Brislance
Last week Jean Brislance reported that there was small flock of American Tree Sparrows in Lutsen. “It used to be I would rarely see this…