Tundra swans, about forty five, were at bright, sunny Ladue Reservoir this afternoon. Most were way off on the shore by the dam, but four were very close, right on the beach by the road. The only ducks I could find were a dozen hooded mergansers. Also four loons. Common loons. A bald eagle was on the beach, eating a freshly caught carp and attended by three eager but respectful crows. Eight or so bonaparte's gulls were on on the sand bar along with the ringed bills. Inga Schmidt ______________________________________________________________________ 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]