I spent a few hours this afternoon up at the Wilds this afternoon with a
friend visiting from Kansas.  Highlight was an adult GOLDEN EAGLE soaring
in the distance to the east along Zion Ridge Road.  We watched the eagle
for several minutes.

Also several Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Harriers, Red-tailed Hawks, and
Kestrels.  A single Eastern Meadowlark along Zion Ridge was a pleasant
surprise.  Tons of Am. Tree Sparrows.  The only waterfowl were two
Mallards, two Buffleheads, and one Pied-billed Grebe hanging out together
in one of the Zion Ridge ponds.  Mostly just ice and not much open water on
the ponds.

We had 4 Short-eared Owls around 5:30 pm.  Three flying along International
Road and one perched along Zion Ridge.

Nice start to 2012!

Good birding,

Kyle Carlsen
Washington County

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