On the birdwalk today, we started off with a Carolina Wren pair and an Eastern Towhee next to the boathouse. We then went to the feeders to look for Common Redpoll, Chipping Sparrow, and American Tree Sparrow. None were there, and just as we were leaving, a Cooper's Hawk flew in. We then found a Hermit Thrush at the Gill. At the Reservoir, it was mostly frozen over, so we only found some shovelers, geese, and 3 Hooded Mergansers. When we got back to the feeders, we found the Chipping Sparrow really quickly, and it stayed just a few yards from us a lot of the time. We were going to be there a while, so we hand fed titmice and they were really active.The American Tree Sparrow appeared next to the Chipping a half hour later for about a minute before flying off. We also saw a Red-Tailed Hawk trying to hunt a pair of squirrels at the feeders unsuccessfully. Around 12:35, I saw the redpoll on the black feeder, and a few minutes later the Tree Sparrow came back, and was on the feeder with the redpoll. I guess good things come to those who wait!
New year birds:3
Total: 49
#47. Carolina Wren
#48. EASTERN TOWHEE
#49. AMERICAN TREE SPARROW
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