Hurshtown Reservoir
March 31, 2019
Stockbridge Audubon held its second Hurshtown field trip of the spring, attracting 18 observers. While there have been more species in the past, the number of Common Loons was beyond anything seen there before. There were also good numbers of Horned Grebes, and a scattering of other water birds.
Hurshtown Reservoir, Allen, Indiana, US
Mar 31, 2019 2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
Comments: 33 F, cloudy, strong wind
18 species
Canada Goose 4
Mallard 4
Bufflehead 2
Common Merganser 2
Horned Grebe 25
Mourning Dove 1
American Coot 50
Ring-billed Gull 4
Common Loon 40 While we were amazed at the unprecedented number of Common Loons swimming in the reservoir, there could be no mistaking their identity. All were in alternate plumage.
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 1
American Robin 1
House Finch 1
Song Sparrow 2
March 31, 2019
Stockbridge Audubon held its second Hurshtown field trip of the spring, attracting 18 observers. While there have been more species in the past, the number of Common Loons was beyond anything seen there before. There were also good numbers of Horned Grebes, and a scattering of other water birds.
Hurshtown Reservoir, Allen, Indiana, US
Mar 31, 2019 2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
Comments: 33 F, cloudy, strong wind
18 species
Canada Goose 4
Mallard 4
Bufflehead 2
Common Merganser 2
Horned Grebe 25
Mourning Dove 1
American Coot 50
Ring-billed Gull 4
Common Loon 40 While we were amazed at the unprecedented number of Common Loons swimming in the reservoir, there could be no mistaking their identity. All were in alternate plumage.
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 1
American Robin 1
House Finch 1
Song Sparrow 2