Yesterday Kay and I decided for another try at Great Egret at DeCoursey Park later in the day hoping to see it come to roost. Got there about 4 PM and as soon as we climbed the hill behind the South parking lot we saw the Great Egret foraging in the pond area nearest the creek. Finally on my fifth try.

Today I got up early and headed to Mounts Road, hoping for either Northern Harrier, Northern Shrike, or Short-eared Owl. As the light got better I found a NOHA on a far out broken snag, but the others did not show. I was surprised at how much water is there. Nearly all of the grassy areas are flooded with water right up to the road in most areas.
Last I tried Easterday Road hoping for the White-throated sparrow, but no luck. Home by 10 AM to get ready for the Huskies vs. Alabama game. Go Dawgs!!