Hey Folks- In my backyard in Claridon Twp. I observed primary feather marks in the snow. There were about three primary imprints and holes punched in the snow by talons reaching beneath the surface. I saw no animal tracks leading up to this point on top of the snow so I figure the raptor either heard the prey or was able to see the snow move from above. I've learned that owls can track prey under the snow with their specialized hearing but I wonder if anyone has experienced or has knowledge of similar behavior in hawks? I've not heard or seen any owls in my yard for years but hawks are common. I'd appreciate any relevant response. Thanks, Karen ______________________________________________________________________ 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]