We are forced inside today getting ready for a family get together, but we
had some nice surprises. First, we had an adult Bald Eagle circle the house
and then perch in a large cottonwood. As we observed him, a Northern
Harrier flew by then doubled back to hunt our field with a mouse reward for
his efforts. Then about 30 minutes later a Kestrel showed off his hunting
stills using the house, telephone pole and bird houses as perches. And if
that wasn't cool enough, there was a spring or fall like kettle of 8-10
unidentified birds that disappeared off to the south but seemed like they
were raptors but were like gulls. Man, I wish I could ditch the family for
half a day and go birding!
Merry Christmas everyone and if anyone wants to participate in the Carey
Christmas count we will be conducting it on the 30th. We welcome the help.

Eric Mullholand
Rural Carey, Wyandot County, NWO

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