Our monthly field trip probably began a bit late this morning. Prior to our starting time of 9:00, one of our early arrivers had already recorded several bird species. On the other hand, one said that she wouldn't have participated if the trip had begun any earlier. You can't win for losing!
For about three hours, seven of us recorded 30 species around the Snug Harbor area and on a walk out to Lost Lake. Notable were 16 Tundra Swan, Hooded Merganser, Pied-billed Grebe, Bald Eagle, a docile Red-shouldered Hawk that sat for the better part of a half hour along the northwest shore of the harbor, Belted Kingfisher, Downy, Hairy, Re-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Winter Wren, many Eastern Bluebirds, a few American Robins, Evening Grosbeak (flying over Lost Lake), Purple Finch, and American Tree and Song Sparrows.
We also witnessed our first snowfall of the season!
