- RBA
* Ohio
* Statewide
* July 18, 2008
* OHST0807.18

- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species)

BLACK-NECKED STILT
American Avocet
Willet
Upland Sandpiper
EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE
COMMON RAVEN
Clay-colored Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow X Field Sparrow

- Transcript

This is the Ohio Statewide Rare Bird Report for July 18, 2008.
Compiler: Paul Gardner. Email: [log in to unmask]

SPECIES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE REVIEW-LIST SPECIES. Details of
these sightings are desired by The Ohio Bird Records Committee. Careful
observation, not ornithological expertise, is the only qualification
for submitting your data. For details and pointers see:
http://www.ohiobirds.org/records/documentation.php

BLACK-NECKED STILT: Although it is hoped that nesting continues out-of-
sight in the vegetation along the pond at TR 80 near Bellevue, the
stilts are no longer reliably seen there. Three were relocated on the
15th at the ponds along TR 81 (Riddle Road) at the railroad tracks.
This is about three miles west of Bellevue. County listers should note
this puts the stilts in Sandusky County.

American Avocet: The previously reported bird from the impoundment near
the pumphouse at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area was seen on the 13th. By
the 16th the impoundment had been pumped dry. One was at the Lorain
Harbor impoundment on the 14th, and another was at Pike Creek Wildlife
Management Area, Sandusky, on the 16th.

Willet: Bob Krajeski watched one make a touch-and-go at Conneaut on the
13th.

Upland Sandpiper: The Columbus Avid Birders spotted a couple off the
north end of the runway at Harrison County Airport on the 12th. Check-
in with the airport manager before birding this site.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE: One continues in Coshocton County southwest of
Baltic near the intersection of TR 236 and TR 237. (Delorme Atlas 6th
edition, page 61 grid A-4.5). Call the Bobolink RBA for more details
(330-763-5119).

COMMON RAVEN: The Columbus Avid Birders saw five or six across the
valley from the overlook at Fernwood State Forest, Jefferson County, on
the 12th. The birds were later encountered at the edge of the small
town of Fernwood along CR 26, but they quickly spooked.

Clay-colored Sparrow: A pair (?) continues at Oak Openings Metropark
(Lucas County) at the sand barrens along the east side of Girdham Road
near the bike path south of Monclova Road.

Clay-Colored Sparrow X Field Sparrow: The bird originally found by
Ethan Kistler at Charlemont Reservation (Lorain Co.) along Quarry Road
was netted and examined by Aaron Boone and Andy Jones on the 16th. It
gives evidence of being a hybrid, perhaps only the third known of this
rare cross.

- End Transcript



Paul Gardner
Columbus, OH

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