March 7, 2006 [LINK]

Bell's Lane again

Sunny, clear skies and milder temperatures drew me out to Bell's Lane late this afternoon. I spotted the Harrier as soon as I got out of my car, and admired its low-altitude hunting flight for several minutes. Seeing two semi-migratory birds for the first time this spring was an encouraging sign. Today's highlights:

• Northern harrier (M)
• Short-eared owl (prob., far)
• 300+ Canada geese
• Mallards
• Red-winged blackbird (FOS)
• 3 Grackles (FOS)
• Bluebirds
• Meadowlark
• 11 American coots
• 4 Ruddy ducks