Hi all,



Just a reminder that the Ohio Ornithological Society's annual conference
approaches; it's the weekend of May 16-18 at the beautiful Mohican State
Forest near Mansfield. We're thrilled to have a great cast of speakers, and
it goes without saying that the birding at Mohican in mid-May is
outstanding, and includes a great diversity of warblers. We'd love to have
you join us, whether you are a member of the OOS or not, or whether you are
an expert birder or new birder. Anyone should enjoy the field trips, as well
as the speakers and other activities. For all of the details, visit the OOS
website at: http://www.ohiobirds.org/calendar/annual_meeting/meeting.php



On a Spring is Sprunging note, I was in Shawnee State Forest in southernmost
Ohio yesterday, and can report that many Louisiana Waterthrushes have taken
up territory along the rushing brooks in the forest. This highly migratory
Neotropical warbler is among our first warblers to return each spring, and
among the first to depart.



At least one Yellow-throated Warbler was back, as were a few Blue-gray
Gnatcatchers.



For butterfly enthusiasts, I saw a dozen or so Mourning Cloaks, one Falcate
Orangetip, and a few Commas. It was also nice to see the early spring
wildflowers poking forth, such as Hepatica, Harbinger-of-spring,
Spring-beauty, and the incredibly rare Goldenstar lily. I have photos of
some of these on my blog - address below - if you've not been out much, or
live in the frozen tundra lands of northern Ohio, and would like visual
proof of spring's arrival.



Jim



Jim McCormac

Columbus, Ohio

Like nature? Visit my blog: http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com/

Like birds? Join the Ohio Ornithological Society: http://www.ohiobirds.org






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