Took my wife up to see the Long-eared Owl last night which was still
present in the roost tree. Then went up to the gravel pit close to dusk
after 5 pm. Lots of Canada Geese. Couldn't pick out Cackling but many were
on the far hill which was hard to see. Other waterfowl included Mallards,
Black Ducks, Redheads, Lesser Scaup, 1 Greater Scaup (FOS), Ring-necked
Ducks, 1 Goldeneye, & 2 Ruddy Ducks (FOS). Evening seems to be the best
time to check this area. 2 Sandhill Cranes were here still as well. Met Jay
Lehman at Spring Valley with no Virginia Rails seen. After a great start to
the year I figured I would try for 100 in January. After today I stand at
84 species with several "easy" ones left. I don't think I'll be able to get
up to the lake so I'll have to pound it out here in southwest Ohio. Keep
the good birds coming!

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