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12759 50 22_Dec. 29. 2007 OHOS CBC15_Darlene [log in to unmask], 27 Nov 2007 20:21:44 -0500590_us-ascii The OHOS CBC is Saturday Dec. 29. This will be the third year I have compiled for this CBC and it has been fun and exciting for me and for the new and seasoned birders. The count circle includes areas west of Powell, the Columbus Zoo, Emily Traphagen Preserve, Blues Creek Preserve both in Delaware Parks and Preservations, the Ohio Wildlife Center, Glacier Ridge Metro Park, areas along the Scioto River south of St Rt 36 to just south of the O'Shaughnessy Dam, just east of Marysville and Plain City and all points in between along the 15 mile diameter [...]49_27Nov200720:21: [log in to unmask] |
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Hi all,
?? I took the day off work today and made a run up to the "greater Toledo area." It was cold, but the birding was good.
My first stop was the Pine Grosbeak spot at Obee Rd. At almost exactly 8:45, I heard the bird call, and then observed as it flew out of a large conifer north of Obee rd (behind the gate with the no Trespassing sign). It flew across the road to a tall tree along the creek, and began calling. It provided great looks for everyone as it made a circle of the area, calling and perching. Then it was joined by another Pine Grosbeak! at a tree above the gate. I only observed the second bird briefly before they both dove into the honeysuckle thicket- it appeared to be another female/immature. What a cool way to start to the day!!
I decided to work my way east along the lake. Highlights included:
Maumee Bay SP:
Rough-legged Hawk-1
Pine Siskin- 1
I couldn't find the Shrike or the Cackling Goose that have been reported.
Rte 2 near Ottawa NWR:
12 Sandhill Cranes (flyover)
I drove thru parts of Ottawa, Magee and East Harbor SP and had nothing of note
Huron Harbor:
Black Scoter- 1
Little Gull- 1 (a beautiful adult!!)
Thousands of Ring-billed and Bonaparte's Gulls.
Thousands of Red-breasted Mergansers
In about 2 hrs, I was not able to locate the
Sabine's Gull, but a birder leaving when I arrived said he had the
Sabine's as well as a Black-legged Kittiwake
Good birding to all
Steve Landes
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