The past few days I have been delighted to see and hear two red-shouldered
hawks acting very much like a pair on our property on Flint Ridge in
western Muskingum County.

Half an hour ago (about 1:00 PM) they were calling to each other from
treetops on either side of the hilltop field leading out the tributary
ridge toward the back (northeast) part of our property. A couple days ago I
watched the smaller of the two, presumably the male, flying back and forth
across this area, repeatedly visiting the object of his attention. I
haven't found any nest yet, or seen any actual nest-building activity, but
I plan to monitor the situation.

It is great to see such entertaining birds in one's "backyard."

Bluebirds out and about along the central fencerow in the early winter sun
are an additional delight today. I believe I count 6.

Happy Solstice!

Bob Evans
Geologist, etc.
Hopewell Township, Muskingum County

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