They didn't stay together very long (5-7 minutes) but there was quite a bit
of "play" and airspace exchange between them. Three appeared to come from
the Grandview area to the west, while the other three have been regulars
throughout the summer (they nest annually somewhere nearby).

Once they separated, three going west, one going north and two staying
above the area of Fifth/King & N. High for more than a half hour, with a
third joining them for minute or two several times (the family unit?). All
gained considerable height, moving beyond visibility at about 7:45 pm.

A small sign of things to come in a few weeks time?

Mark Skinner
31 Smith Place
Columbus, OH

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