Today Ed Hack and I visited several locations in southeastern Windsor  
County, VT, to look for birds. Away from the Connecticut River, many  
ponds had at least a partial cover of thin ice. Some avian highlights  
follow.

Canada Geese -- about 400 still present in the Connecticut River by  
Springfield Meadows in Springfield, VT.
American Black Duck -- small numbers at Lake Runnemede in Windsor and  
at Springfield Meadows.
Mallard -- dozens in the river at Springfield Meadows and a small  
number at Lake Runnemede.
Bufflehead -- a female in VT waters at Hoyt's Landing in Springfield.
Common Goldeneye -- at a few locations along the Connecticut River  
with 16 individuals seen from Old Connecticut River Road at  
Springfield Meadows.
Hooded Merganser -- widespread, including dozens at Lake Pinneo in  
Quechee and a small number at Hoyt's Landing.
Common Merganser -- dozens at Lake Pinneo; smaller numbers at Lake  
Runnemede and Hoyt's Landing.
American Crow -- over 200 present in late morning at Springfield  
Meadows.
American Tree Sparrow -- present at Lake Runnemede and Springfield  
Meadows.
Savannah Sparrow -- one seen at Lake Runnemede.
Song Sparrow -- two seen at Lake Runnemede.

George Clark
Norwich, VT

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