I estimated over 15,000 Snow Geese flying over and leaving the area. I watched them fly a LONG way with the bulk of the flock heading Northwest, but another large group heading straight west (or even slightly south).

A significant influx of COMMON MERGANSERS, estimated at 350, appeared on February 28, but had mostly moved on by the next day. BALD EAGLES, up to three individuals, were seen on three different days this week. A SHARP-SHINNED HAWK scattered the birds from one of the feeders.

First thing in the morning there were several large blackbird flocks flying East way off over the marsh, 6000 birds were estimated, counting the flocks by 50s.

AMERICAN ROBINS usually winter at Presqu'ile but seldom in the numbers seen this year (45 by one estimate and 30 by another). SNOW BUNTINGS continue to be seen at Owen Point. The wintering WHITE-THROATED SPARROW (perhaps two) at 83 Bayshore Road is easily seen feeding on the ground.

Estimates of REDHEAD numbers vary widely but are all in the thousands, creating a spectacular sight both in the water and when flushed into flight by a predator. Two male RING-NECKED DUCKS were present on Sunday.

Non-raptor Observations: Lots of ducks on the marsh today, Gadwall being most numberous with approximately 705 being estimated. 1050 Blue Jays were counted migrating, as well as 22 Horned Larks. 2 more Pine Siskins were counted today as well. Full eBird checklist located here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40001843?

An estimated 4750 American Crows migrated today as well. Non-raptor highlight of the day was the seasons first Cave Swallows! A group of 3 were noticed as they flew in front of my binoculars while counting a group of Vultures and Buteos. Additionally, 43 Eastern Bluebirds, 47 American Robins, and 2 Purple Finches were counted migrating.

Small flocks of AMERICAN ROBINS have been in various parts of the Park right up to the end of last week, but the first significant snowfall of the season brought an estimated 60 of them out into the open in the calf pasture. RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and COMMON GRACKLES have been lingering at feeders on Bayshore Road.

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