Bird Protection Quebec's March 13th Field trip Report

Hudson
14 birders came out to Hudson this morning with hopes of hearing and seeing some early spring birds. Their wishes were granted with the sights and sounds of several Red-winged blackbirds, Common grackles and a single singing Song sparrow.

The early bird got the worm however, or I should say the Sharpie got the Bohemian waxwing at 7:30, before most of the group arrived. No other waxwings were seen. The bird of the morning was the Merlin that flew over and gave everyone a good
look.

Thanks to everyone who came out and to Wayne for his help.

Also seen was a Muskrat and a very active Mink. - Barbara MacDuff

Here is the complete list of the 26 species seen:

Canada goose 75, Mallard 12, Sharp-shinned hawk 1, Cooper's hawk 1, Merlin 1, Ring-billed gull 2, Great black-backed gull 2, Mourning dove 2, Downy woodpecker 6, Hairy woodpecker 1, Blue jay 12, American crow 40, Black-capped chickadee 30, White-breasted nuthatch 6, Brown creeper 2, American robin 3, European starling 20, American tree sparrow 2, Song sparrow 1, Dark-eyed junco 6, Northern cardinal 6, Red-winged blackbird 10, Common grackle 10, House finch 2, American goldfinch 40, House sparrow 2
Bernache du Canada, Canard colvert, Épervier brun, Épervier de Cooper, Faucon émerillon, Goéland à bec cerclé, Goéland marin, Tourterelle triste, Pic mineur, Pic chevelu, Geai bleu, Corneille d'Amérique, Mésange à tête noire, Sittelle à poitrine blanche, Grimpereau brun, Merle d'Amérique, Étourneau sansonnet, Bruant Hudsonien, Bruand chanteur, Junco ardoisé, Cardinal rouge, Carouge à épaulettes, Quiscale bronzé, Roselin familier, Chardonneret jaune, Moineau domestique