It was a record eagle day for me on the island, 6 eagles. The first adult was observed at the State Park near the Alvar. The im- mature was observed off the tip of Long Point flying north and west along the edge of the ice. The next 2 adults (pair?) were observed harassing Buffleheads and Goldeneye off the end of Mariann. They seemed to enjoy flushing the birds. The next adult was feeding on the ice south of the island. Our last bird was observed flying from the ferry marina area to the mainland. I suspect these birds may roost in the Sandusky Bay area and fly out to the island areas to feed. Sandy and her husband, Lee,
had only observed one adult around the island over the last several weeks.

Sandy also has a Merlin working her feeders but she hasn't seen it in the last day or two. Not since it crashed into the window and awning near one of her feeders. She says it sat on the porch railing for more than 10 minutes after the crash. She and Lee were able to view the bird from less than 6 feet through the window. Some people have all the luck. My feeders have been almost dead for several weeks.

Tom Bartlett
Tiffin, Ohio 44883

Sandy Tkach, Tom Bartlett and an
injured Red-tailed Hawk Tom took
back with him and delivered to
Back to the Wild.