The following is a listing of key locations within this section that may be the mostproductive based on past experience. Also noted are species that are hard to find within the count circle and are possible within the habitat of this section. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the section as your time and energy allows. Remember, if your party splits or moves to another section, please begin a new field card. Any constructive comments about this section would be appreciated (i.e. too big or small, access problem, other key locations). Please note actual areas covered. Also note contacts for entrance onto private property.

West Turri Road

Most of area, except south of Turri Road is State Park Property. Walk or mountain bike area. Park in lot below old rock quarry and walk into hills. Watch for White-throated Swift as they roost in crevices here. Be alert for sparrows here and in rest of section. Grassy hillsides have traditionally had Short-eared Owls which were kicked up by walking area or checking for flying birds at dawn or dusk.

Turri Road- Check marsh along road for shorebirds and willows for unusual species in mixed flocks. Be alert for Swamp Sparrow. Black Rail can be induced to call before dawn by playing taped calls.

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