I walked my fields with Tom Wonnacott this afternoon, who came on the chance of seeing the northern shrike. Failed to find the shrike, but were pleased to see a light morph rough-legged hawk fly by and land in the stand of pines towards Franklin Rd. 

The first rough-legged hawk that I've seen here in at least five years. 

Also, great close looks at a red-shouldered hawk. Otherwise, all the regular winter residents.

And, as a finish to a really nice day, a great horned owl is calling.

Inga Schmidt
Chagrin River Road at the Geauga County Line

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