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Andrew Keaveney led our December 9 walk at Colonel Samuel Smith Park. It was a dull day, but the rain held off for the duration of the walk. It was warm (for December) and snow-free, but that warm weather may be holding back some of the bird migration. We didn’t see large numbers of waterfowl aside from a large flock of Greater Scaup off the Second Beach and a few flocks flying West. Songbirds were also laying low, with just a few chip notes to alert us to their presence. The exception was a couple of Robin flocks actively feeding and coming to puddles to drink and bathe. Despite missing some common birds, we managed to find 29 species by the end of the walk. Here’s the complete list:
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