At least 2 of the Swainson's Hawks were still in the area this morning,
about 11AM. They had moved somewhat, but were still visible from US23. The
first was seen about 1/4 mile east of the Central Ave. exit. He was just
sitting there, on a branch, facing east, watching the cars whiz by. I was
probably aboit 150 feet away.
The second sighting was in Michigan. He was about 100 yards south of exit 3,
gliding, like he had spotted something good to eat & only about 50 feet away
from me. Most of the area between Exit 1 & Exit 3 is one big field, with
some young trees around the edges. That's probably as close as he'll find
around here to his western habitat.
I also saw 2 other similarly sized and shaped hawks too far away to
identify, but still visible from US23.
Sunday AM, should be your best shot. At least, the traffic will be less.
V. Lee Grover







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