Early morning fog lifted in time to allow 21 observers on a Windsor  
County 2013 Birding Quest walk to find 45 species this morning in the  
vicinity of Lake Runnemede in the town of Windsor, VT. Highlights  
included a flying Northern Goshawk (seen by 2 observers), an adult  
Bald Eagle well seen in flight, 6 Northern Flickers, a Merlin perched  
so as to provide great views, 3 Eastern Phoebes, a Northern Shrike  
well seen and very early for the season, 5 Hermit Thrushes. a Gray  
Catbird, a Nashville Warbler, 2 Common Yellowthroats, and numerous  
individuals of several species including Yellow-rumped Warbler, Song  
Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Red-winged  
Blackbird. Also of special interest were a Lincoln's Sparrow, 9 Rusty  
Blackbirds, and 5 Purple Finches.

A full list of species can be seen at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15442333

Special thanks to co-leaders Sarah Eisenhauer, Ed Hack, Spencer Hardy,  
and Kyle Kittelberger. Spencer generously volunteered to compile the  
eBird report.

George Clark
Norwich, VT