Field notes, v1377
Page 163
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76 Journal R.E.Johnson 1967 Feb. 20 Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Dodge Co., Wisconsin Clear, cold (20-30°F), 1/2 - 2 ft. of snow. Drove to refuge from Milwaukee via US 16 east of Milwaukee, then Wisc. 26& 33. Explored dirt roads along east side of refuge and visited headquarters. Gloria & Ruth Sharpe were along on the trip. No water visible (apparently frozen & snow covered) and no water birds present. Canada Geese migrate through in large numbers and spend the winter in Southern Illinois. Snowy Owls are said to be present in winter but we did not see any. American Rough-legged Hawk - several pair seen circling over (high) fields. Red-tailed Hawk - a pair seen circling over fields. Very light phase. Horned Lark - flocks of 20-30 common along roadsides in open grassland. Most common bird seen. Slate-colored Junco - small (10±) flocks seen feeding on ground near trees. Cardinal - singles seen here & there in refuge, perched in leafless trees. Starling White-crowned Sparrow English Sparrow White-breasted Nuthatch; Western Crow