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I drove around Killdeer Plains for a couple of hours this morning. 60
Tundra Swans very close to the parking area at the western most pond on
CR68 (see attachment) were worth the trip. An immature bald eagle flew
over a huge flock of mallards (300+) and spooked them. Quite a sight and
sound! Only the Tundra Swans stayed behind unimpressed by the young
eagle. The harriers and eagles were easy to spot. There were also
several large flocks of tree sparrows but sadly no snow buntings, horned
larks, or longspurs which is why I made the trip. Here is my list from
over 2 hours and 15 miles:
Location: Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area
Observation date: 12/23/09
Notes: Driving aroung 27 degrees.
Number of species: 22
Canada Goose 150
Tundra Swan 60
Mallard 300
Ring-necked Pheasant 1
Bald Eagle 5
Northern Harrier 5
Red-tailed Hawk 6
American Kestrel 6
Mourning Dove 3
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 6
Blue Jay 60
American Crow 3
Horned Lark 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 10
American Tree Sparrow 60
Song Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Northern Cardinal 6
House Sparrow 12
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