I've heard from two different patient observers that large numbers of
snow buntings (1000+) and Lapland longspurs (~400, including ~200
perched in a single tree, apparently sunning), plus a couple hundred
horned larks, were beheld near the intersection of Darby Creek &
Kuhlwein roads west of Columbus in the restored prairie settings of the
Metro Park. Raptors and owls may be seen; I haven't heard about any
short-ears, and would be interested to know if they've bowed out this
winter or not. If anyone sees snow buntings in trees or on wires, it
would be interesting to hear, too.
Bill Whan
Columbus

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