It's great to get out birding in the cold during the holiday season . It
helps shake off some of the gastronomical excesses of the season. Today,
I was able to get out to Northern Sullivan County.
On Hunter Road I had Redpolls flying over in a couple of different
spots, 8 Snow Buntings, 2 Ravens and a calling Great Horned Owl. On Blue
Hill Road, a house with feeders had 36 nearby Evening Grosbeaks! They
were in two trees across the road from the house, calling away. I
continued on Blue Hill Road but the driving conditions were very iffy,
so I turned around and went into Grahamsville.
Near Grahamsville, I couldn't find the Northern Shrike located by Scott
Baldinger on Friday on the little league ballfields on 55A. I had a
Brown Creeper, a flyover Common Merganser, and 3 Black Ducks on the
reservoir.
On Muhtig Road on the way back to Liberty, there were 3 more Snow
Buntings. I didn't have time to check out all the spots, but was very
content with the results.
Thanks to Scott for prompting me to get out there.
Merry Christmas to all!
- Tom Preston
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