There are presently 13 species of shorebirds at the Mill Creek Wildlife
sanctuary, totaling 200+ birds.  The average has been about 150  shorebirds on
site per day during the migration. Breeding has begun for many  other species,
notably American coot, common moorhen, spotted sandpiper,  green heron, wood
duck, hooded merg and blue-winged teal among others. Bald  eagles are still
sitting tight on eggs. The species count so far this year  is 122.

I would appreciate "off list" observations of shorebirds in Ohio,  especially
NE OH, for comparison purposes. They will help determine which  shorebird
species are conspicuous by their presence or absence at the  sanctuary.

Happy birding.

Bill Jones ([log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) )




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