Hi Folks -

This is vague report (as far as details) of 2 (two) SWAINSON'S HAWKS
reported from Conneaut Harbor this afternoon. I just received word at 2:30
p.m., not sure of the exact times of sightings. Discovered by a group of
Amish gentlemen.

One bird was a typical light phase adult and it LANDED on the mudflats. The
second was suggested to be a dark phase adult bird.

Swainson's Hawk is a rare/accidental raptor in Ohio. We have several
records, typically in spring and fall migration. Light phase adult birds,
when seen well, are unmistakable.

Any dark phase buteo should be studied in great detail.

Hopefully we'll receive much better information later. I apologize, again,
for the lack of details, but Swainson's Hawk is a great bird. More
remarkable, the report of two at one location.

cheers
Jen



Jen Brumfield

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