[va-bird] Sky Meadows SP, Fauquier Co.; Feb. 24

Bruce Jones of Rappahannock Co. joined me on this
windy day for my bird survey at Sky Meadows.  We
counted 55 RING-BILLED GULLS flying N in mid morning,
presumably migrants.  I've never seen them here
outside of the spring.  We saw 18 more Ring-bills N of
the park later on.  8 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were
scattered throughout the Walnut Grove w/ one more near
the Vis. Center.  We had wonderful looks as they fed,
rested and chased each other.  The LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE
was present on the E side of the park.  Many common
songbirds were scarce or absent today.  About 1 in. of
hard snow remains on the ground in many areas of the
park.  Some nice birds w/ good company.

Scott Baron
Fairfax, Va.


 
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