The previously reported Red-throated Loon and Long-tailed Duck continued at Avon 
Lake, this AM.  Perhaps others who've seen the bird can comment, but the 
Red-throat did not look entirely healthy - the bird had its head tucked the 
entire time I was present, the first time I've ever seen a loon "sleeping" for 
this length of time.  The Long-tailed Duck was sitting on the ice just out of 
view beyond the west breakwall, but flew out and landed quite near the pier for 
a short time.  All three mergansers were present, as well as two Ring-necked 
Ducks, but scant gulls.

Emil and I birded at Mohican SP/SF yesterday morning.  Highlights: Black 
Vulture, Rough-legged Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Yellow-rumped Warbler (4), 
Purple Finch (2), and Pine Siskin (2).  We encountered at least 400 robins 
throughout the morning; robins and Canada Geese seem to be at all all-time 
winter highs this year.  Joining a flock of Cedar Waxwings near the Lodge was a 
bird with orange-tipped tail.

Emil and I pulled off the "procrastinator's" January 100, last weekend.  On Sat. 
morning I had 83 total.  A whirlwind birding trip around northern Ohio ensued 
and by midday Sun. - #101!  A few photos of these birds are here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28939750@N05/?saved=1

Good birding -

Gabe Leidy
Parma




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