We just returned from yet another superlative swing through the Northwoods (Pattison and Copper Falls State Parks, as well as the Porkies). We visited Hawk Ridge in Duluth just in time for the rain (though a few Sharpies were zipping through) - on Tuesday, the 20th. The same day I stopped at WI Point late in the afternoon, and enjoyed watching a Parasitic Jaeger harass some Ring-billed Gulls. The fog pretty much obscured a decent view of Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, but a lone Merlin did a nice circle around the observation deck while we were there. Siskins were also present. The fog made for interesting photos of the area, including Bonanza Falls near Silver City, MI ... and I enjoyed the croaking of ravens in the fog. For anyone traveling North to "Jaegerfest" in the future, I highly recommend the Copper Falls area. Hwy. 77 in particular --especially between Mellen and Upson-- is loaded with some of the best autumn color in the state, year in and year out. A good day to all! Wayne Rohde (wondering how to keep Red Squirrels out of our camper - one chewed a 2" hole in the side of our camper to get to some chocolate cake inside!!!) Walworth, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn