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Today Darlene Sillick, Al Lasala and I went birding at Killdeer Plains
Wildlife Area in Wyandot County. With all the bodies of water locked in ice we
concentrated on birds of prey and winter visitors with respectable
results. Some of the highlights were Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, Rough-legged
Hawks, Red-headed Woodpecker, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs and a
Savannah Sparrow.
Bald Eagles – The 9 observed consisted of adults and immature seen at
Ch-71, TH-108 and CH-68.
Northern Harriers – 10 observed. Our favorites were two males hunting in
tandem near the Sportsmen’s Service Center.
Rough-legged Hawks – 9 observed. They were mostly in the eastern half of
the wildlife area. Several were seen close as they put on a show for us.
Red-headed Woodpecker – Adult observed at Pond 33.
Northern Shrikes – 2 observed. We located the first along CH-71 almost as
soon as we arrived at Killdeer Plains. We were enjoying watching it when it
changed locations and I spotted a second individual about 100 yards from
the first. We had prolonged and close observations of the shrikes. We were
able to clearly see the face mask, bill and eyes.
Horned Larks – Multitudes. They were everywhere and in high numbers (100’
s)
Snow Buntings – Estimated at 75-100 individuals, although I think this
number may be too conservative. We found nice flocks along TH-67. At times the
Snow Buntings outnumbered the Horned Larks.
Lapland Longspurs – Low numbers, mostly along TH-67.
Eastern Meadowlarks – about 16 along CH-71 just west of TH-123.
Savannah Sparrow – A nicely colored individual was located along CH-77
near TH-103.
Our complete list for the trip (note we did not go into the owl groves –
one of us has a tricky knee, or stay for the short-ears).
Our complete species list for the day:
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bald Eagle
Northern Harrier
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
American Kestrel
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Northern Shrike
Blue Jay
American Crow
Horned Lark
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
European Starling
American Tree Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Lapland Longspur
Snow Bunting
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Meadowlark
Common Grackle
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Charlie Bombaci
For Myself, Darlene Sillick & Al Lasala
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