I spent ~ 3 hours this afternoon slowly driving some of Riverhead's farm roads, primarily looking for longspurs. Between the snow plows, fog, drizzle, ground water, snow drifts and a smattering of cars (all of which, going to fast for the conditions just described) I did manage to see quite a few birds. Most of these were within 4 feet of the road feeding, with many in the road proper. It simply amazes me how tolerant birds can be of a very slow passing car (blind)...especially Horned Larks, without flushing ! Totals for the day were: 1 flyover, but non-threatening, Sharp-shinned Hawk; ~ 85 Horned Larks;`~ 20 Savannah Sparrows; ~ 10 White-throated Sparrows; ~ 15 White-crowned Sparrows, ~25 Song Sparrows and ~ 15 Dark-eyed Juncos. What will the 'morrow bring ? Cheers,Bob --
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