Clyde,

I've had a Northern Mockingbird in the hawthorn bush in my yard for a month
or so.Is this notable?
I'm in Summit County, Ohio close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP)
The hike and bike trail is extensive, would you kindly elaborate further on
the location where you spotted the Merlin?
Respond privately if you prefer.

Renee

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 4:30 PM, Clyde Witt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> While birding the Hike/Bike Trail in northern Summit County, just north of
> Route 82, I had a Merlin perched in the first copse of trees on the west
> side of the trail. First time I've seen that species in this location.
>
> Another bird of note is the continuing presence of a Northern Mockingbird
> in
> this same area.
>
> Along with these two I had:
> American Tree Sparrow
> Field Sparrow
> Song Sparrow
> Eastern Blue Bird
> Dark-eyed Junco
> White-throated Sparrow
> Carolina Wren
> Northern Cardinal
>
> Nice color on a blustery winter day.
>
> Clyde Witt
> www.mywittsend.blogspot.com
>
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