There were 136 species of birds reported on the listserve in Feb (2 less
than Jan). This equals 33% of the birds on the official Ohio Checklist.
There were 149 species of birds seen in Ohio through February. Brian
Menker's Tree Swallow today brings us to an even 150 species for the
year.

Birds seen in January but not February are King Eider, Harlequin Duck,
Red-throated Loon, Common Loon, American White Pelican, Great Egret,
Green Heron, Purple Sandpiper, American Woodcock, Pomeraine Jaeger, Barn
Owl, Snowy Owl, and Gray Catbird.

Birds seen in February but not January are Eurasian Wigeon, American
Bittern, Little Gull, Long-eared Owl, Brown Thrasher, Cedar Waxwing,
Orange-crwoned Warbler, Savannah Sparrow, Chestnut-collared Longspur,
McGowan's Longspur, and Purple Finch.


Good Birding

John Habig
261 Lantis Dr.
Carlisle, OH 45005
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