Date: 02/20/2007

Number: 1

There have been a few more signs of spring lately down here in the
Long Point area. Mixed flocks of
Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur, and Snow Bunting have been frequenting the roadsides, as well as an increasing number of American Crows are in the area, a flock of four Eastern Bluebirds near Bird
Studies Canada, and small flocks of Red-winged
Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds and Common Grackles are visiting local feeders.

Ducks have also
been seen making forays across the lake looking for open water
recently, and a series of flocks totaling
1500 ducks was seen moving east just inland today. Other good birds that have been seen lately include a
Long-eared Owl and Eastern Towhee in Clear Creek, several Rough-legged
Hawks and Bald Eagles in the area, White-throated and Swamp Sparrows
visiting the Old Cut bird feeders, up to 70 Tundra Swans, and at least
35 Sandhill Cranes were seen today, although a week ago 85 were seen,
so there may be more around.

Long Point, ON

Latitude: 42.6 Longitude: -80.4

Observed by: Donald A.
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