Haven't seen the Sharp-shin at my backyard feeding station, but a large Red-
tail Hawk, probably a female, has been swooping in. This is the first time 
I had a R-T Hawk visit. A flock of 20+ Common Grackles mixed with Cowbirds 
has been feeding for 3 days now. Maybe they are attracking the Red-tail. 
Other birds spotted at the feeding station in Fremont, Ohio:

1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
2 Carolina Wren
8 Dark-eyed Juncos
5 Song Sparrow
2 WB-nuthatches
2 Downy Woodpeckers
2 Tufted Titmouse
Cardinals
Bluejays
Mourning Doves
20+ Common Grackles
1 Red-tail Hawk
7 Cowbirds
1 Black-capped Chickadee
4 Tree Sparrows (/behind Fremont Water Filtration Plant)
5 Chipping Sparrows (" "  ")
3 Field Sparrows (" ")
1 Belted Kingfisher (" ")
7 Mallards (" ")  

Read "HOT OFF THE PRESS! TODAY'S HEADLINES- WINTER BIRDS IN OHIO" in the 
righ-hand margin of my "Wildlife-Friendly Yards" Blog at 
www.wildlifefriendlylawn.blogspot.com/

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