On my way home from college this afternoon I saw a Merlin at the
intersection of Mount Hope Road and Rt 250.  It was chasing a flock of
Rock Pigeons around.  I am not sure what exactly it was trying to
accomplish as it would dive towards them but wouldn't ever really get
close enough to catch a bird, which would have been a sight to see
since it was noticeably smaller than them.  Also noteworthy was a dark
phase Rough-legged Hawk about a half mile further up 250, also flying
right over the road.


Good Birding!

-Ryan Steiner
Smithville, OH




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