The Evening Grosbeaks continue to put on an excellent show in Mohican.  We 
saw 30, both males and females yesterday morning.  They still visit 
primarily in the morning.  Below you will find the my original post with 
directions:

Once again I remind birders: the property owners have VERY large dogs. 
Please do NOT take pets with you on your visit to their property, as an 
unfortunate occurrence  could result.

The snow is gone, but due to the popularity of the site, it is still best to 
park at the Gorge to be safe and avoid traffic congestion and car wrecks! 
Here are a couple suggestions from one of our most respected local patch 
birders, Gary Cowell:
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1.     Take Rt 97,  to Mohican State Park- to Mohican Rd #51.  Park at the 
Mohican Gorge Overlook parking lot.  (Map can be found on ODNR’s website.)

2.       Walk  Mohican Rd #51 (the road that runs from the Fire tower to the 
Gorge Overlook) back towards the west.  It is a fairly level, easy 1/2 mile 
walk though the most enjoyable pine woods.

3.       Watch for the birds along the way and at the feeders.   One of the 
home owner’s  has large (very large) dogs.  Just stay on the road, you will 
be fine.  DO NOT BRING PETS!!!!

4.       Be alert for traffic- this is a low visibility area.

5.       The grosbeaks tend to come to this area to feed between 9:00 and 
11:00 am. This is the optimum time to visit.

6.       All “Lakewood etiquette” rules apply:  respect people’s property 
lines.

Evening Grosbeaks have a long history in the Mohican area and we are happy 
to share them with you.  It is likely that they will remain all winter as 
they have in the past- if they have food.  Consider donating a bag of 
black/oil sunflower seeds to help them through the winter.  These birds are 
voracious!

If you can’t make the trip in January, do not despair- we will try to make 
some special arrangements during the Ohio Ornithological Society’s Owl 
Conference in February.

Good luck and good birding from Greater Mohican Audubon.

Cheryl Harner

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