View from Jake's Landing/Jon's Car

10-26-08

This evening, interpretive naturalists Lizzie Condon, Jon Kauffman and Ashley Green, along with hawk counter Seth Cutright, visited Jake's Landing for some birdwatching. Out hunting were Red-tailed Hawks, and over 15 Northern Harriers! As the sun set, we heard Black-bellied Plovers, Yellowlegs, Savannah Sparrows, a Woodcock and plenty of rowdy Clapper Rails! Also seen were Black-crowned Night Herons, Green-winged Teal, Eastern Meadowlarks and the main objective for our trip; a Short-eared Owl flying low over the marsh! On our drive out, we stopped the car in the woods and heard two Eastern Screech owls and a Great Horned Owl! A great time was had by all!
Ashley Green