[Birdtalk] ANTELOPE ISLAND CAUSEWAY AND GARR RANCH 12/29

[Jeff Bilsky]

I hit Antelope Island Today. Highlights for me included a PRAIRIE FALCON on
the road leading up to causeway and another at the Garr Ranch. Also a GOLDEN
EAGLE juvenile in flight (yes, I'm sure this time) and a BALD EAGLE watching
some GOLDENEYE'S from the ice. I saw a LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE on the way to the
ranch. At the Garr Ranch, found a HERMIT THRUSH along with lots of Towhee's
and song sparrows. Two GREAT HORNED OWLS in a tree and a porcupine that I
could've shaken hands with if not for his defenses. In the creek,which
wasn't frozen yet, on the west side of the woods, I found VIRGINIA RAILS and
what I am fairly confident was a COMMON SNIPE. One kept chasing off Rails in
its area. If anyone else heads that way soon, try to verify for me - another
set of eyes is always appreciated. I saw a couple of these birds so I'd
imagine they are in the area.

Jeff Bilsky
8018424013
Jbilsky at gmail.com



Location:     Antelope Island  Causeway
Observation date:     12/29/07
Number of species:     12

Northern Shoveler     X
Green-winged Teal     X
Long-tailed Duck     X
Common Goldeneye     X
Barrow's Goldeneye     X
Chukar     X
Ring-necked Pheasant     X
Bald Eagle     X
Northern Harrier     X
Golden Eagle     X
American Kestrel     X
Prairie Falcon     X

Location:     Antelope Island - Garr Ranch
Observation date:     12/29/07
Notes:     Also spotted Dowitcher's but was unable to determine long or
short bill.
Number of species:     13

Prairie Falcon     X
Virginia Rail     X
Great Horned Owl     X
Northern Flicker     X
Loggerhead Shrike     X
Common Raven     X
Hermit Thrush     X
American Robin     X
European Starling     X
Spotted Towhee     X
Song Sparrow     X
White-crowned Sparrow     X
American Goldfinch     X

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