The Redpolls of Mantua

[Hughjangillilan at aol dot com]

The Redpolls are still active foraging in the Birch trees along Main Street 
in Mantua. They seem to be keeping company with Goldfinches in the area. A 
fair number of birders were there to observe them today and probably most 
have been getting the word over the past week via this Birdnet.  Our little 
group could not come up with any Bohemian Waxwings, however.
The Kaysville ponds still have a nice collection of waterfowl including at 
least two pairs of Hooded Mergansers. Snipe can also be seen along the 
shoreline.
The Farmington Bay Refuge is very quiet but, as Bruce observed, there are 
Tree Sparrows hanging about the restroom area. One Prairie Falcon was seen 
sitting on a sign on the dike.  No Harriers today! And, so far no Short-eared 
Owls this year as contrasted with last year. Only a few Bald Eagles also in 
contrast to the great Carp feed of last year.
     Hugh Gillilan