It was perfect weather for raptors today. I witnessed many courting pairs of Red Tail Hawks and I saw similar behavior from the Northern Harriers. I also witnessed a female Harrier and a Roughie make many harassing passes over (and through) flocks of Canadas and Mallards. Neither made any real attempt to grab any prey. I believe they were either looking to separate a weak bird or they were just messing with them. Here are the totals from my adventure.
Chardon, OH - Delorme pg.32 (D-2)
    1 - Bald Eagle
    2 - Red Tail Hawk
    2 - Turkey Vulture
North Bloomfield, OH - Delorme pg.43 (A-41/2)
    1 - Turkey Vulture
    23 - Turkey
    3 - Swans (could not ID type)
    6 - Red Tail Hawk
    1 - Red-shouldered Hawk
Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area - Delorme pg.43 (A-5)
    28 - Red Tail Hawk
    2 - Red-shouldered
 Hawk
    1 - Rough-legged Hawk
    10 - Northern Harrier
    3 - Bald Eagle
    1 - Cooper's Hawk
    1 - Sharp-shinned Hawk
    3 - Turkey Vulture
    3 - Eastern Bluebird
    89 - Tundra Swan
    8 - Turkey
    2 - Kildeer
    Many - Red-winged Blackbirds
    Many - Tree Sparrows
Tomorrow should be another great day to get out and enjoy the birding.
Andrew Morrison
Kirtland, OH


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