Well, the main things that most people are looking for right now are Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs, along with a few overwintering Savannah Sparrows. These tend to hang out on the east side of the big silage pile past the barn on the south side of the farm. If you're coming from the south, it's the first driveway on the right. After turning into the driveway, drive straight ahead, past the long barn and down between the silage pit and the pile of tires. The Savannah Sparrows often sit on top the tires. The other birds are either on the ground pecking through the silage, or up on top the silage itself. If you're coming from the north, it's the third driveway (after the dip in the road) on the left. It's a huge dairy farm, so you can't miss it from either direction as you're driving on the River Road. If it warms up and the snow melts, they tend to spread out on the fields, and are nearly impossible to find. But this past week they've been quite cooperative--and another snow storm is predicted for Tuesday.
As always, stay out of the way of the farm equipment. They are very friendly, but they have their jobs to do.
The river below the Shamut Dam is worth checking for Goldeneye (including Barrow's) and Mergansers. There is also an immature Great Cormorant wintering in the area.
Good luck,
Wally S.
As always, stay out of the way of the farm equipment. They are very friendly, but they have their jobs to do.
The river below the Shamut Dam is worth checking for Goldeneye (including Barrow's) and Mergansers. There is also an immature Great Cormorant wintering in the area.
Good luck,
Wally S.
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