I spotted a Kestrel at the top of a Spruce tree in the yard this morning, being mobbed (if two is a mob) by Jays. It was the 44th Yard bird seen this January, leaving us only six short of the half century goal. Also had 8 bluebirds, and a Pileated fly over. Not counting the Bristle-Thighed Curlew, there are still about 15 more birds species that might show up, so we are hopeful that we can reach our goal. The state number stands at 71. Joe in the woods Somerset, Ohio Perry County ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]