Twenty species of waterfowl have been observed in southern Warren County the past five days. Many of these birds are using Griffin Park as a refuge and feeding in the surrounding areas including the transient pools which have begun to recede. Ten Mute Swans were still present as of today at a transient pond along Homer Murray Road (Chapman's), and six still present at Petros Pond. Other waterfowl present include: Greater White-fronted Goose Three seen numerous times in area plus one found shot and left beside the road at Petros Pond on January 25. I had just seen the other three so this was a different bird. Snow Goose immature Canada Goose several hundred in area Cackling Goose at least six Gr. Winged Teal Am Black Duck Mallard N Pintail Blue-winged Teal female at McElroy Jan 28 N Shoveler McElroy and Petros Gadwall Am Wigeon Canvasback 20 McElroy Jan 28 2 Griffin Park Redhead scattered w/ 70+ at McElroy Jan 28 Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup C Goldeneye McElroy Hooded Merganser Chaney Ruddy Duck Griffin Park A nice flight of northbound Sandhill Cranes occurred this afternoon, Jan 28, with nine flocks totalling appr. 1200 birds being observed between 2-4 pm in the Woodburn area. About half of these birds landed in three different fields to feed. Watching a flock of cranes parachute from the heavens on set wings with their necks and heads extended vertically, their legs dangling below, and their bodies held parallel to the ground as if walking on air is to me, one of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. Other highlights from the past few days include: Wilson's Snipe scattered with appr 25 at McElroy today Great Horned Owl Hootin' in my yard in the early mornings for the past 2-3 weeks. One morning, I arose before daybreak to see him perched in a tree in the back yard illuminated by the full moon. With binoculars gathering the light, I was able to obtain a marvelous look at him with the stars sparkling in the background. Eurasian Collared-Dove Richpond Jan 28 American Pipit scattered with flocks up to 50 birds Yellow-rumped Warbler Chapman's Jan 28 Palm Warbler Griffin Park Jan 24/25 Chipping Sparrows in yard daily Lapland Longspur appr. 60 at McElroy Jan 28 Rusty Blackbird 80+ McElroy Jan 28 with a mixed flock of blackbirds including a leucistic grackle with white flight feathers and tail that refused to pose for photos. David L. Roemer Bowling Green, Ky. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBERS============== The BIRDKY Mailing List requires you to sign your messages with first & last name, city, & state abbreviation. -------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, send e-mail to: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: birdky-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject line. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Kentucky Ornithological Society web site at http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIRDKY List Manager: Gary Ritchison, Richmond, KY E-mail: gary.ritchison@xxxxxxx