'Ponds' would perhaps be a stretch today, since they were totally frozen and mostly snow-covered.  The deep snow drove most birds to feeders and streams. Trails like the Meadowlark Trail or the Yellowlegs Trail were virtually birdless, while the feeder at Wood Duck picnic area had a good mix of birds, including 6 Song Sparrows and 6 Tree Sparrows, along with more expected chickadees & woodpeckers.

Nearby Portman Park had even more bird activity, mostly because of its combination of open water in Blacklick Creek and the feeders of nearby homes.  A half-hour there found 18 species, including 2 Carolina Wrens, a Brown Creeper, and a Mockingbird, along with White-throated, Song, and Tree Sparrows.

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