Hey all -

Spent some time in the frozen Cuyahoga Valley today.
Jaite marsh held large numbers of sparrows - 100 Tree,
2 Swamp, and Song.  However, a real surprise was a
pure flock containing 21 Field Sparrows.  These birds
were near the main parking area off Vaughn.  Never
have I seen so many at this date in northern Ohio.  A
young Bald Eagle also soared over the marsh during my
visit.

I walked the entire loop at Horseshoe Pond and was
rewarded with R-b Nuthatch and G-c Kinglet, but only
one of each.  Perhaps more exciting were Hermit Thrush
and a sleepy Barred Owl.  There is actually a good
berry crop remaining in this area, and the robins were
taking full advantage -  60 or so were seen on the
loop.

I took a quick drive down the entrance road to Oak
Hill, but no shrike or anything else of interest were
present.

Good birding -
Gabe Leidy
Cleveland


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