Hello!

I live in the Bowling Green area and travel around in several counties in 
NW Ohio daily.  One thing I've noticed in the winter is that I often see 
numerous Horned Larks, Snow Buntings and Sparrows (I couldn't ID at 55 mph 
nor stop) on the roadside berms and they appear to be pecking/foraging(?) 
at something and I'm not sure what this would be.  It is always along the 
roadside that I see them and this is a very common occurrence and I see 
hundreds just on my way to work each day.  I have probably seen and 
flushed 1,000's in the past several years of travels. Are they after 
water?  Road salt?  Hmmm... Yes, there is often spilled grains along 
roads, this is farm country, but not at this time of year.  Just curious 
as to what they are after.  I haven't been able to stop and watch them and 
they always flee at first sight of an oncoming vehicle.  Sorry if this has 
already come up, but if anyone has knowledge of this or a link to 
information, I'd be much appreciative of your input.

Thanks a bunch and happy birding!  The sun is brighter, higher on the 
horizon and spring is just around the corner.

Paul Wetzel
Portage, OH

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