After church today I traveled some of the roads in northern Licking Co., my
OBBA II blocks mainly.



I found another nest that was probably built by red-tailed hawks, but could
not determine if it is currently being used.  (59C6CW)  Stay tuned!



Of note:



First field sparrow singing for this season

Between 50-100 American pipits in a cornfield

A smallish (probably male) full adult bald eagle (59C6SE) near St.
Louisville.  Several people had reported one over-wintering, but I hadn't
seen it before today.

A lot of eastern bluebirds.

A group of male wood ducks - what beautiful birds! (59C6CW)



Most of the March regulars were out and about as well.



The three great egrets did not appear to be on Smoots Lake today.  However,
I did see what I believe was a male bufflehead.  I didn't have my scope, and
it moved behind some brush, but I'm pretty sure that's what it was.    It's
not the first I've seen this spring in Licking Co.  I can't wait to have a
closer look at Smoots Lake.





Margaret Bowman


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