| Western Cuyahoga and Greater Mohican Audubon Societies joint trip to The Wilds |
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| Two great Audubon Societies met in the parking lot of The Wilds 1-21-06, and the trip was led by Su Snyder. The temperatures were in the 40's, seasonably warm for January, although the wind was screaming across the open vistas of this grassland reclaimed from strip-mining. The first stop was Jeffery Point, where rumor had it that 2 Golden Eagles had been spotted earlier in the day. No eagles were to be had at this time, although nice views of Harriers and Rough-legged hawks were seen from the viewing platform. The platform and signage, recently build by ODNR and dedicated at an OOS symposium, provided a welcome shelter from the wind! |
| Returning from Blue Rock, we watched for eagles and other assorted raptors until it was time to return to "Bill's Hill" the spot made famous 12-4-06 by Bill Thompson III. < Perched for the best view of owls, Hugh Rose and Judy Kolo-Rose, Gary Cowell and Tim Leslie. Although the owls disappointed... this is where we got the SHRIKE ! Good Birding until the next wacky adventures with GMAS Audubon! |
< Ever hopeful for an eagle spotting, Cheryl Harner and Gary Cowell Side-trip to Blue Rock State Park where we pick-up > sighting of woopeckers, a Kingfisher, and many other "dicky" birds. We plan to check this place out again! <We spotted one eagle, but alas we believe it was a Bald, not Golden Judy Kolo-Rose enjoying the sun deck at Blue Rock.> < Silly Birders! Nice people who can't spell :) |
| Photos:Cheryl Harner and Laurie Boylan |
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| Enjoying good shelter from the wind: Don and Nancy Howell, Judy Kolo-Rose, Cheryl Harner, Bill Deninger and Jan Holkenborg. |
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| photo Cornell Univ. |
| WHO's seen any owls? |
| Birding at Jeffrey Point: Jan Holkenborg, Bill Deninger, and Dave Graskemper. |
| Bundled for the cold: Laurie Boylan and Dave Lewis Don and Nancy Howell from Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society. |