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Even in the sheltered areas of the preserve (north-east of Circleville on
Hagerty Rd.), birdlife was limited almost completely to species that either
cling to tree bark or feed on or near the ground. In about an hour, I
found:
Canada Goose - 12
Mallard - 3
Red-tailed Hawk - 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 2
Downy Woodpecker - 1
Northern Flicker - 1
Blue Jay - heard
Carolina Chickadee - 2
Tufted Titmouse - 1
White-breasted Nuthatch - 1
Brown Creeper - 2
Am. Tree Sparrow - 8
Dark-eyed Junco - 6
N. Cardinal - 16
White-tailed Deer were also escaping the wind en masse and seeking a mid-day
bedding area amongst the surrounding farm fields. I saw 20-25 in all.
I also had 3 Red-winged Blackbirds at my feeders today. They have been
largely absent all winter here. Maybe a sign of coming spring?
Eric Reiner
Ashville, OH
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