Spent the entire day birding the Wilds and surrounding area.  Had a brief
(20 seconds) look at an adult GOLDEN EAGLE flying north of International
Road alongside a female harrier.  The eagle looked massive compared to the
harrier.  The eagle dipped behind the hill, headed towards the Wilds
parking area.  This was around 11:15 am.

Numerous Rough-legged Hawks and Northern Harriers almost everywhere I
went.  All color phases of both species.

Also had a gorgeous male GREEN-WINGED TEAL in a pond along International
Road.  Other waterfowl in the area were Gadwall, Am. Black Duck,
Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Mute and Trumpeter Swans,
Canada Goose, Mallard.  A flock of 50+ Wild Turkeys in an agricultural area
south of the Wilds property.  Numerous Am. Tree Sparrows around and a few
Horned Larks.

I stayed in the area until dark but could not find a single Short-eared
Owl.  No shrikes either.  Oh well -- excuses for going back soon.

Good birding,

Kyle Carlsen
Washington County

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