We had a wonderful evening watching the parade of birds as evening
approached along Wilderness Road near Funk Bottoms in Wayne County.

We observed several groups of Tundra Swans flying in to the area to roost.
They "talk" to each other as they fly making quite a racket. Canada Geese
and Mallards were also moving around the area in good numbers. Not much
open water yet, but the ducks should find some good habitat once the water
opens, especially near the Funk Bottoms observation tower.

We waited until sunset on Wilderness Road and saw several Rough-legged
Hawks, two Northern Harriers, and a Red-tailed Hawk. Just after the sun set
at least 4 Short-eared Owls were flying in the area. One landed on the top
of a utility pole near our car. Quite a treat to watch.

Ken Ostermiller
Westfield Center
Medina County

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