Greetings,

Had a chance today to see Dayton's lingering Rufous Hummingbird.  Appreciate
Cheri's extra efforts so that many can enjoy this bird!!

Also visited 3 of the Lima reservoirs looking especially for the grebes Jay
Lehman reported.  Found 1 Red-necked Grebe on Ferguson Reservoir.  I did not
find the Western Grebe.

Ferguson/Metzger Reservoirs

RED-NECKED GREBE - 1
Ruddy Duck - about 300
Horned Grebe - about 8
Red-breasted Merganser - 5
Common Loon - about 10
Double-crested Cormorant - 1
Ring-billed Gull - a few
Bonaparte's Gull - a few

Lost Creek Reservoir

American Coot - about 100
Canada Goose - about 50
Horned Grebe - about 6
Ring-billed Gull - about 10
Bonaparte's Gull - about 8
Gadwall - 3
Mallard - 2
Hooded Merganser - 1 striking male
Pied-billed Grebe - 1

Good birding,
Carlton Schooley
now at West Milton (Miami County)

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