Inactivity and adaption

A dull, misty day led to general inactivity amongst the passerines. The resulting dullness presumably led to the protracted departure from the crow roost with birds dispersing all through my visit with no particular pattern to the species mix.
On the lake there were 19 Hooded Mergansers until they started to depart around 7:40, flying off downstream toward Eisenhower.
Another adaption to the made made environment of the park, the new flood lights on the soccer field have been adopted by Starlings with 120 or so birds at first light. How long before the Coopers discover them?