Ed Hack and I looked for birds in southeastern Windsor County, VT, today (March 10). Extensive stretches along the Connecticut River and most lakes/ponds remained largely ice-covered. Some bird highlights follow. Canada Geese -- 3 flocks moving northward. The largest flock of about 50 birds was seen at Lake Runnemede in Windsor. Two individuals were at a patch of open water on the Connecticut River by Springfleld. American Black Ducks -- 2 at Lake Runnemede and several at North Hartland Mallards -- widespread including dozens at North Hartland Common Goldeneye -- a few males in the Connecticut River at North Hartland Wild Turkey -- 2 flocks, the largest being about 15 birds in North Hartland Turkey Vulture -- one seen by Ed along Putnam Road in Springfield Bald Eagle -- an adult in Windsor Red-tailed Hawk -- one in Springfield Killdeer -- one by the floodplain area by Windsor Industrial Park Red-bellied Woodpecker -- one in the floodplain area by Windsor Industrial Park Eastern Bluebird -- Lake Runnemede American Robin -- a few in North Springfield Northern Shrike -- one along the western part of Little Ascutney Road in Weathersfield Red-winged Blackbird - a few along Old Connecticut River Road in Springfield Common Grackle - one along Old Connecticut River Road in Springfield Other species found in southeastern Windsor County today included Hooded and Common Mergansers, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Downy, Hairy, and Pileated Woodpeckers, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, Northern Cardinal (numerous around Lake Runnemede), American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, House Finch, and House Sparrow. George Clark Norwich, VT