Date: 2/21/26 1:30 pm From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 2-21-2026
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on February 21, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 22 species were identified with a total of 407 individuals. The survey was shortened due to low temperatures and wind chill.
Canada Goose-14
Gadwall-1
Mallard-173
Green Wing Teal-3
Bufflehead-2
Rock Pigeon-11
Eurasian Collared Dove-20
Downy Woodpecker-2
Hairy Woodpecker-1
Northern Flicker-3
Blue Jay-3
American Crow-2
Black Capped Chickadee-9
European Starling-28
Townsend's Solitaire-1
American Robin-94
House Sparrow-5
House Finch-6
American Goldfinch-5
Dark-eyed Junco-22
American Tree Sparrow-1
Red Wing Blackbird-1
Start time: 7:30 AM, 12 degrees, Sky- 80& clear, Wind-0
End time: 9:30 AM, 20 degrees, Sky-80% clear, Wind-2/3
