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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