I usually see more at the lake, always circling over the water for fish or over land for critters. Heard a couple screaches last summer and looked up and two were going talon to talon.
Sometime in the spring or fall I can see up to 7-8 circling up and down the nearby rivers and streams.
Beautiful birds. Last weekend I saw a crow chasing one out of its nest. Crow didn't press it to far.
Windy day up on that Decorah nest today! Junior better muscle in for more vitels or he won't have the strength to fly, and if it can't fly it'll be done. Must be near a river backwater or slough, judging by the call of the Redwing Blackbird in the background.
Cool. Have to check the critters out from time to time.
