I have been working on this block and just haven't had time to add the 40 or
so species I have found in the last 2 weeks.  Today, though, because of the
activity we have added a female harrier and pileated woodpecker.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Boone" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:31 PM
Subject: [Ohio-birds] Burrowing Owl in Atlas Priority Block 54D1NE


> For those of who are interested...the Burrowing Owl is located in
> Atlas Block 54D1NE.  THIS IS AN OBBA2 PRIORITY BLOCK so for those of
> you making the trek out to see this amazing raptor, please consider
> adding some valuable Atlas data to this region of Ohio that is in
> desperate need of more Atlas coverage.  In addition, there are other
> nearby priority blocks with ZERO data and I can help point anyone in
> the right direction if needed.
>
> This link has the list of species recorded in the "Burrowing Owl
> Block" during the first Atlas.  Interesting species include VEERY,
> PROTHONOTARY & KENTUCKY WARBLERS.  Might there be a Bell's Vireo
> lurking nearby?
>
> http://bird.atlasing.org/Atlas/OH/Main?cmd=viewSpecies&locID=L316685&editionID=ATLAS_OH_1982
>
> I'll be interested to see what other Atlas observations come out of
> this new Ohio chase species.  Similar to the Circleville Black Rail
> phenomenon, I'm confident that the current list of 31 species in the
> Burrowing Owl Block could approach 70 without much effort.
>
> Good birding!
>
> --
> Aaron Boone
> Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II
> School of Environment & Natural Resources
> The Ohio State University
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> www.ohiobirds.org/obba2/
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