So January went out with a bang and february came in with strep throat. I didn't really get out much but did get to Avon for the Red-throated loon. (photo)
The next week or so I spent on the couch watching the feeders and watching movies. Not a bad way to burn up February, but not that exciting.
I did spend a weekend of birding with Prettybird in southern Ohio. We had two great days. She managed a whopping 14 new birds for the year while I was very surprised with five newbies.
A stunning Golden Eagle at the wilds put on a nice show perching and flying low over the terrain. A state bird for me as well as a new year bird. Then it was off to Amish country to chase a Common Raven that Jen had tracked down that morning. Success as we watched it cruise around the area with a few crows watching it's every move.
En route to the raven we found a cold looking Killdeer in a small opening of grass along College Hill Rd. Black Vultures were the raptor of the day down there also. At least six were seen in the immediate area.
After chasing the "A**hole" raven around for an hour we decided to hit Mohican State Park a few miles away. Now that is a pretty little section of the state. It had been years since I was there and what I remembered most was sneaking beers in the camping areas. This day we skipped the beverages and birded from the truck mostly. A single Ruby-crowned kinglet with a slew of Golden-crowned-s was a nice pull by Prettybird. Bringing the year to date total to 127.
Tomorrow before dawn Ladybird, Prettybird, Luckybird and I head to the UP for some winter birds. C'mon Snowy!
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