I'm not sure what Mr. Rossford is talking about. Blendon Woods is, and to my
knowledge always has been, very accommodating and welcoming to birders,
especially those new to birding. The staff I've dealt with are courteous and
the naturalists, especially Bruce Simpson, will go out of their way to
direct you to a good bird. So, out-of-town birders, please ignore this odd
post and continue to visit this lovely and very birdy metropark. I think
that as long as you stay out of areas that are reserved for group picnics
and stick to the trails, you'll never have a problem.
Yesterday at Blendon, I had great looks at a Swainson's Thrush on the trail
out to Thoreau Lake - it kept walking down the trail in front of me. I never
truly appreciated how small a thrush this species is until yesterday. I only
spent about a half-hour, but had a good walk with a beginning birder and we
saw/heard some Yellow-rumped Warblers, Hooded Warbler, Redstart, Hooded
Warbler, Yellow Warbler, and Northern Parula. I ran into one of the
naturalists coming into work on my way out, and was not "harassed and hazed"
but greeted with a smile.
Good birding,
Andy Sewell
Columbus, Ohio.
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From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Duane
Rossford
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 10:11 PM
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Subject: [Ohio-birds] Blendon Woods... NO!!!!!!!
Birders,
Do all you can to avoid going to Blendon Woods!!!!!!!!!!!!! The rangers and
staff have been instructed to harass, haze, and otherwise driver birders
from
the park. They are only interested in renting out their high value picnic
areas
and will threaten you with fines and arrest if they find you birding in the
park.
Make sure you communicate this with any out of town birders that you may
know
who were considering a trip to the State of Ohio for birding. Do not go to
Blendon Woods for any reason.
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