We received a tip about a local Osprey nest.
While they are still actively nest building, eggs are on the way.

E-Bird shows them as expanding their range westward the last few years. Here's a map showing sightings since 2020.

We were taking our ride through Buck Creek State Park and when we rounded a bend, this Barred Owl was perched at the road edge.

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Short-eared Owl from Pickaway County, Ohio.
I love when these owls from the north drop down into Ohio for the winter. So much fun to watch and photograph! 🪶

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Arrowhead Orbweavers from Cedar Bog last summer.

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Ring-necked Pheasant showing off those colors in the snow.
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area
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Mrs. Belted Kingfisher along a local stream. She has used the steep banks along the stream for her nesting burrows for a couple of years. Looks like she'll be using it again.
Clark County, Ohio

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Great Horned Owl enticing her Owlet into accepting a rabbit leg lunch.
Clark County, Ohio

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A memorable encounter. I was photographing this Red-Headed Woodpecker last spring when it approached too closely to the American Robin's nest. The Robin was not happy!

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Great Blue Heron reflecting.....
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Coyote in the snow last week. Unusual to see her in the daytime, but Coyotes are becoming more active as mating season begins.

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Local Bald Eagles enjoying last evening's sunset....

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