I led the SSW walk this morning from 9:30 to 11:00. On the pond were three Ring-necked Ducks (1f,2m), five Wood Ducks and at least six Hooded Mergansers. By the feeder on the Wilson Trail a Fox Sparrow was foraging under the bushes affording very satisfying looks to all.
Further round the Wilson Trail someone picked out a large buteo-like raptor with a big head to the south relatively low in the sky. We concluded that the available evidence pointed to it being an adult Golden Eagle. I last saw it descending in a shallow stoop.
After the walk, I went to Hanshaw Road where I picked it up again further to the south. This time I followed it through the scope for a little while before it disappeared behind the trees going in the direction of Rt 366 and Freese Road. I chased it again, but didn't find it.
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