I hit the temporary wetland in South Columbus, just south of the Lowes 
parking lot at the junction of High St( St Rte 23) and I270.  I go down 
and observe this area almost every work day on my lunch hr.  Over the last 
weekend the wetland shrunk by about 30% concentrating the remaining 
potential food for the Great Egrest that have been there for the last 6 
wks.

On Monday I had my highest count of 30 Great Egrets easily besting my 
previous high count of 17.  The number has decreased to 10 today. Shore 
birds have been mainly Killdeers, least and semipalmated sandpipers. Other 
birds have included turkey vultures , Indigo buntings, goldfinches and 
song sparrows.  Barn cliff and tree swallows have also been seen.

I usually go around 1 PM and park on the ridge above the wetland.  As I 
was getting ready to leave I looked behind me and saw what appeared to be 
a sparrow like bird with white outer tail feathers.  There were 2 of them 
and they landed in some brush behind the car.  I got some good looks and 
they had a single black spot on an almost white chest with a strongly 
marked face with striped cap.  I beleve thay were a pair of LARK SPARROWS.

I checked E Bird and could not find any reports for lark sparrows in 
central Ohio.  I would appreciate it if anyone could let me know if they 
have seen any Lark Sparrows in this area.

Thanks and good birding  Phillip

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