For the past couple of weeks I've observed the female American Kestrel in 
my neighborhood sitting on top of a pole acting as if she was waiting for 
her mate to return.  This morning he came back after a four month absence 
and mounted her.  I also saw my first Red-Winged Blackbird of the season 
this morning.  Other species observed in my apartment complex this morning 
included:

Canada Goose - 16
Mallard - 5
Great Blue Heron - 1
Cooper's Hawk - 1
Red-tailed Hawk - 1
Mourning Dove - 32
Blue Jay - 2
American Crow - 2
American Robin - 17
Northern Mockingbird - 2
European Starling - 58
Song Sparrow - 6
Dark-eyed Junco - 16
Northern Cardinal - 5
House Finch - 1
American Goldfinch - 21
House Sparrow - 7

Al La Sala
Columbus, OH

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