Migration brings some wonderful surprises through my yard, and this  morning
has been no exception.  I live in Clintonville, a suburb on  the north side of
Columbus.  This morning I had a yellow-bellied sapsucker,  and a mystery bird
I would like some help IDing, please.  Of course, I only  got a brief glimpse
through the leaves on my silver maple, but here is what I  caught: a distinct
entire white eye ring, olive on the back (I'm pretty sure;  the memory of
what I see seems to fade very quickly anymore, could've been  olive-gray), a pale
yellow wash over the entire belly which was otherwise  unmarked, and two
white wing bars.  No other distinct markings, at least  not that I saw.  Not sure
of the beak; I feel lucky to have caught all that  I did see.  Part of the
time it was visible I was feeling for my binoculars  while trying to watch where
it went.  How frustrating!  However, this  would be a new yard bird for me.  I
have a hunch but it seems too wild to  me and I would rather wait for some
feedback.  (Of course, having a  Swainson's Thrush come through last spring
seemed pretty wild to me,  too!)

I have gotten wonderful feedback on similar requests for help in  the past,
and am very appreciative of all the replies.  This listserve is a  wonderful
source of information!  Thank you!

Debbie Woischke
Columbus




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