I have had a lot of computer trouble lately & was unable to report a number
of sightings. Consequently, I have had to change providers. Now, I should be
able to report a few better sightings.
On Saturday, March 7, while driving on US 23, just north of the Sylvania
Exit, about 11:30 AM, I encountered 4 Swainson's Hawks. The first 2 were
sitting on the same branch about 2 feet apart, facing me, from about 400 to
200 feet away. The third was sitting on a branch, facing north, away from
me, although his body was twisted around & he was looking in my direction.
He was about 150 yards past the first two. The fourth was about 100 yards
further on. He was flying, only about 100 feet above me. He was approaching
the road from the West & was only about 100 feet from me as I passed.
All had white breasts, chocolate heads & brown backs. The Line of delination
between the breast & head was especially sharp. Since I have worked in the
west, most of my adult life, I am quite familiar with this bird, probably
having seen over a thousand of them, most quite close up.
On my return trip, after church was over, about 3 hours later, I may have
seen another, in the same general location. He was about 200 feet above me,
sitting in a tree top, & was backlit, so I can only say he was the same size
& shape as the others.
Monday, March 9, I birded Magee Marsh. When done, while driving by the small
lake, between the road & boardwalk, a sparrow fiew across the road & landed
in some brush. I stopped, found him, glassed him. It was a Lark Sparrow,
first I've seen in a long time.
Friday, May 13, when returning from Magee Marsh, Mamee Bay SP, etc., while
driving south on the Anthony Wayne trail, just before the entrance to the
zoo, a Short-eared Owl, flew over my car. It was about 7 PM.
Hope this provider does better than the last one.
V. Lee Grover
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