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CHECK THE BELLEVUE SKYPONDS REPORT.......SINCE WE'RE EXPERTS NOW IT IS MORE
INTERESTING.  ANY CHANCE YOU COULD GO OVER TOMORROW?  ANN

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> There are 18 messages totalling 695 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
>  1. Glacier Ridge Photos: Marbled Godwit, Virginia Rail, Least Sandpiper,
>     Solitary Sandpiper
>  2. Darke Co. Chestnut St. Marsh
>  3. Black-crowned Night-Heron at Canal Park
>  4. Black-crowned Night-Heron at Canal Park - with signature
>  5. Bellevue Ponds, Willow Point, and Medusa Marsh update 8/26/08
>  6. Wood Stork in Cosh. County - Wed. morning
>  7. headlands red-necked phalarope
>  8. Lawrence's Warbler -- Zaleski
>  9. Wood Storks - 3PM
> 10. Columbus area birding
> 11. Am. Golden Plovers & Wilson's Phalarope at Englewood Main Metropark
> 12. Glacier Ridge This Afternoon
> 13. Prairie Oaks-West of Columbus
> 14. Bellevue skyponds-Tuesday, Aug. 26th
> 15. Headlands Red-necked Phalarope
> 16. Wood Storks Followup
> 17. Coshocton County Wood Stork Update - 08/27/08  8:21 P.M.
> 18. Bird Sightings at Hueston Woods State Park - Preble County
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:03:44 -0400
> From:    Jeff Maass <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Glacier Ridge Photos: Marbled Godwit, Virginia Rail, Least
> Sandpiper, Solitary Sandpiper
>
> Marbled Godwit. Now departed Glacier Ridge?
> http://www.k8nd.com/Local_Critters/Photos_MarbledGodwit/index.htm
>
> Virginia Rail. Also departed?
> http://www.k8nd.com/Local_Critters/Photos_VirginiaRail/index.htm
>
> Solitary Sandpiper. The ones with filenames starting "GR_" are the ones
> from Glacier
> Ridge. The other one I photographed at Twin Lakes last Summer.
> http://www.k8nd.com/Local_Critters/Photos_SolitarySandpiper/index.htm
>
> Least Sandpiper
> http://www.k8nd.com/Local_Critters/Photos_LeastSandpiper/index.htm
>
>
> Jeff
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01:36 -0400
> From:    Regina Schieltz <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Darke Co. Chestnut St. Marsh
>
> The Darke County Birders held a premeeting walk on Tues. evening at =
> Chestnut Street Marsh at Shawnee Prairie which is just at the west side =
> of Greenville.
> The Darke County Parks have cut down a lot of the cottonwood trees that =
> were starting to fill up the edges of the marsh and the marsh has mud =
> flats visible from veiwing platforms.
> Birds sighted were:
> Ca nada geese x
> Mallards x
> Great Blue Heron 2
> Great Egret 1
> Green Heron 1
> Cooper's Hawk 1
> Killdeer x
> Solitary Sandpipers 6
> Rock Pigeon 1
> mo doves x
> downy 1
> flicker 2
> Bluejay x
> C. chickadee 1
> Robins x
> Starlings x
> Cardinal 1
> Grackle x
> House Finch 3
> Goldfinch x
> house sparrows x
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:18:06 -0400
> From:    Lorinda Yoo <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Black-crowned Night-Heron at Canal Park
>
> My wife and I attended the Akron Aeros baseball game at Canal Park =
> Tuesday evening.  What we believe to have been a juvenile Black-crowned =
> Night-Heron visited during the middle of the game, flying around inside =
> the stadium for several minutes.  BTW, the Aeros defeated the Altoona =
> Curve 5 - 1.
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:40 -0400
> From:    Lorinda Yoo <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Black-crowned Night-Heron at Canal Park - with signature
>
> My apologies for neglecting to sign my earlier post...
>
> Dave Yoo
> Medina Township
>
>
> My wife and I attended the Akron Aeros baseball game at Canal Park =
> Tuesday evening.  What we believe to have been a juvenile Black-crowned =
> Night-Heron visited during the middle of the game, flying around inside =
> the stadium for several minutes.  BTW, the Aeros defeated the Altoona =
> Curve 5 - 1.
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:31:21 -0400
> From:    Su Snyder <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Bellevue Ponds, Willow Point, and Medusa Marsh update 8/26/08
>
> Hi all:   Sorry this report is late.   Yesterday Linda Stoller and I ran
> up
> to see the TRICOLORED HERON.  It was still present at Medusa Marsh.   We
> did
> not, nor had anyone else we spoke with, re-find the Little Blue Herons at
> Medusa or Willow Point yesterday.
>
>
>
> We did not locate the BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER at Bellevue Ponds, but
> others
> saw it in the morning.   An immature Peregrine Falcon put on a nice show
> scattering the birds on both sides of the railroad tracks more than once
> while we were there.  We did see a WILSON'S PHALAROPE on Road 80 at
> Bellevue
> Ponds.
>
>
>
> Still plenty of shorebirds at all of these spots.  Su Snyder, Wooster
>
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:08:58 -0700
> From:    Bruce Glick <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Wood Stork in Cosh. County - Wed. morning
>
> Found one Wood Stork at dawn this morning (and didn't look very hard for
> th=
> e other one), seemingly in the same area as Ryan Steiner described from
> las=
> t evening. It was raining the entire time I was there. Took some photos.
> Ad=
> am, James, and David Yoder were there when I left - they biked 30+ miles
> in=
> the rain for the bird - number 238 for the year - all by bicycle from the
> =
> New Bedford area where they live.
>
> Bruce  =A0  Bruce Glick  [log in to unmask]  Millersburg, Ohio=0A=0A=0A
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:18:49 -0400
> From:    ray hannikman <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: headlands red-necked phalarope
>
> fisherman dave kramer found a red-necked phalarope on the water off the
> lighthouse at headlands beach state park this morning (08/27/2008).  emil
> bacik kept an eye on the bird until i got there and we relocated the bird
> on the water near the lighthouse.  while i was there the phalarope flew to
> near the east beach and then back out to the lighthouse where we last
> observed the bird.
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>
> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:47:30 EDT
> From:    Scott Hannan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Lawrence's Warbler -- Zaleski
>
> Just a brief note -- got an unofficial report of a Lawrence's Warbler from
> a
> casual, but very observant birder, while hiking in Zaleski SF.  It
> apparently was a typical-appearing male, in excellent view.
>
> If anyone is in the area, might keep an eye open.
>
> Scott Hannan
> Wayne County
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:08:39 -0400
> From:    robert lane <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Wood Storks - 3PM
>
>   Verizon wireless works just up the road to the west! The 2 Storks are
> at=
> the V shaped pond right now=2C 3PM. Use Bruce's previously posted
> excellen=
> t directions to the sight. Viewing is close to the road=2C easy picture
> acc=
> ess. A few minutes ago a Great Blue Heron chased one of the Storks to the
> r=
> ight! It is raining!
> =20
>                            Bob and Denise Lane
> =20
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>
> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:01:37 -0400
> From:    Marie Schatz <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Columbus area birding
>
> Having only lived in Ohio for a year and having never been to Columbus
> I was wondering if anyone would like to help me sort of prioritize?
> where to
> go for a day trip.  I hope to bird in the am(ish) and maybe furniture
> shop in the
> pm(ish).
>  Seems like there are a lot of great places but when reading the list
> I easily lose track of what is where since I've never been there.
> If there were one place maybe two to see right now (Thursday or
> Friday) which would it be?
> I'm not targeting any particular species though the Godwit would have
> been nice for sure.
> I do like water  and water birds.
> You can email directly vs. cluttering the list.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Marie
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> It should be noted that between 1950 and 1984, as the Green
> Revolution transformed agriculture around the globe, world grain
> production increased by 250%. The energy for the Green Revolution was
> provided by fossil fuels in the form of fertilizers (natural gas),
> pesticides (oil), and hydrocarbon fueled irrigation.
> The world population has grown by about four billion since the
> beginning of the Green Revolution and most believe that, without the
> Revolution, there would be greater famine and malnutrition than the
> UN presently documents (approximately 850 million people suffering
> from chronic malnutrition in 2005).[36]
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:25:21 EDT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Am. Golden Plovers & Wilson's Phalarope at Englewood Main
> Metropark
>
> Wednesday, Aug. 27
>
> Due to prior commitments, we birded in two shifts today.  First was at
> 10:30
> a.m. with Kurt Stein.  All of these species were seen from the disc  golf
> course at the park.  After you enter the park, drive to the first stop
> sign
> beyond the restroom building and turn left toward the cul de sac.   Park
> in the
> west parking area and walk due west to the viewing area of the  mudflats.
>
>    Lesser yellowlegs - 11
>    Solitary sp. - 1
>    WILSON'S PHALAROPE- 1
>    Spotted sp - 1
>    Pectoral sp. - 7
>    Killdeer
>    Wood ducks
>    Great blue herons
>
> Our next shift was at 3 p.m. from the north parking lot where you used to
> be
> able feed the ducks.  Sightings there did not include a complete count,
> but
> these were the species observed:
>
>    AM. GOLDEN PLOVER - 2
>    Least sp.
>    Semipalmated sp - 20+
>    Greater yellowlegs - 2
>    Great egret - 1
>    Semipalmated plover - 2
>    Killdeer - many
>    Great blue herons
>
> Ed and Bev Neubauer
> Englewood, Ohio
>
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:11:14 -0400
> From:    Jeff Maass <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Glacier Ridge This Afternoon
>
> I was out this afternoon running an errand, and decided to stop by Glacier
> Ridge to see if
> the reports of the departure of the Marbled Godwit and Virginia Rail were
> premature. We've
> had very cool nights two nights in a row, and I'd heard speculation that
> they would have
> sent them packing.
>
> I arrived a bit after 4:30 PM, and it was raining lightly. Walked out the
> boardwalk, and
> no sign of either MG or VR.  There were three Green Herons, one Solitary
> Sandpiper, a few
> Killdeer, and a couple of Mallards in sight. In the deeper pool near the
> building, a few
> Mallards and a huge Bullfrog were seen.
>
> Has anyone seen the Godwit or Rail yesterday or today?
>
>
> Jeff Maass
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:50:05 -0400
> From:    Verna Ansel <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Prairie Oaks-West of Columbus
>
> Had a few hours off today and so decided to go see what was playing in the
> rain. First went to Scioto Audubon Park. Not much but blue herons and
> great
> egrets. Did see about 6 cormorants flying and eating. On to Greenlawn
> Cemetery where the usual birds were at the feeders. Had the great
> privilege
> of running into Tommy Thompson at the feeders. What a great birder!!! It
> was
> surely a privilege.
>
> Then on to Prairie Oaks off RT 142 West of Columbus. I've been watching 3
> Sora all week, and they are still there. Also a Virginia Rail, eating
> right
> along side of the Sora. But the big surprise for me was a Wilson's Snipe
> (or
> common snipe - not sure what the difference is). He was a great specimen
> with his long bill and beautiful markings. Worth the time to go see. He's
> in
> the first pond before you get to the Prairie View Picnic area, along with
> the rail and soras.
>
> On a different note, thanks to the birders who were such a help in helping
> me see the Marbled Godwit at Glacier Ridge last week. That was a highlight
> of the year for me. And the Virginia Rail was so accommodating, too.
>
> Verna Ansel
> Galloway, OH
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:50:11 EDT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Bellevue skyponds-Tuesday, Aug. 26th
>
> Hello!
>
> Sorry for the delayed post, but yesterday I took "the long way  home" to
> Columbus from the Toledo area by stopping in the Bellevue area to  check
> on
> shorebirds.  I arrived at the CR292 skypond about 6:45 PM and I  carefully
> scanned
> the surrounding areas several times through my scope looking  for a
> Buff-Breasted Sandpiper.  Having no luck after about 45 minutes, I
> briefly checked out
> the CR175 skypond (now dry), the T80 skypond (geese,  Mallards, Herons,
> Yellowlegs, few peeps), and the CR205 skypond (Coots, Grebes,  Killdeer,
> Doves, Ruddy
> Ducks, BW Teal), but did not observe any rarities  including a
> Buff-Breasted.
> At about 8:15 PM, I decided to check out the  CR292 pond again on my way
> home, and on the south side of the tracks on the east  side of the road,
> lo and
> behold was a single Buff-Breasted foraging within  spitting distance from
> the
> road edge.  I watched it through my optics for  several minutes,
> unsuccessfully
> looked for others of its ilk, and went  on my merry way home.
>
> FYI, CR292 is now officially open as the "Road Closed" signs have been
> removed and crushed stone added to the road berms adjacent to the pond
> area.
> Water levels and bird numbers have dropped since I was there this  past
> Sunday but
> I observed most of the same species previously reported  excluding Black
> Terns and Phalaropes.  There were 2 Black-Bellied Plovers  and some Stilt
> Sandpipers and Short-Billed Dowitchers on the north side of the  tracks.
> One really
> needs a scope to observe the birds south of the tracks  as the majority of
> birds were far off of the road.
>
> Rob Lowry
> Powell, Ohio
>
>
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:02:41 EDT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Headlands Red-necked Phalarope
>
> I was able to locate the Red-necked Phalarope reported by Ray Hannikman at
> about 6pm this evening.  It was tight up against the rocks that surround
> the
> Headlands lighthouse, west of the lighthouse.  The bird was hanging out
> with a
> Spotted Sandpiper and a Baird's Sandpiper.  The three swam and fed
> together,
> changed location together, flew together.  At one point they flew  onto
> the
> fishing area past the lighthouse where they were joined by a Solitary
> Sandpiper and a Semi-palmated Sandpiper.  When they left this area, it was
> back to
> the three friends together. The phalarope looks just like the  Juvenile
> pictured
> in Sibley.
>
> Forgive me for anthropomorphizing, but I am moved to say that this
> particular individual seemed extra perky, happy to be here.  A lovely
> little sprightly
> creature.
>
> Suzanne Wagner, Mentor
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:22:14 -0400
> From:    robert lane <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Wood Storks Followup
>
>     Denise and I were at the Coshocton County Stork site from 2:45 to
> 5:15=
> PM today. There was a constant rain! The birds were present in the V Pond
> =
> all the time we were there. As someone previously noted there is very
> littl=
> e traffic on Township Road 145.
> In 2.5 hours we saw 4 vehicles. Around 4PM one of the vehicles became the
> o=
> nly other birders encountered=3B 8+ Amish birders led by Adam Yoder=3B
> this=
> being his second time here today. the first on bicycle noted previously
> by=
> Bruce Glick. During our visit we were
> able to get some great photos of the two birds feeding together.
>     A suggested scenic drive is west past the V Pond on TR145 2.7 miles
> to=
> a nice patch of flowering Swamp Globe Mallow and continue 0.8 mile more
> to=
> a bluff with a wonderful view of Will's Creek Lake and some good
> shorebird=
> habitat.
>              Wood Storks in Ohio!!!!!  What's next?
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:30:15 -0700
> From:    Jason Larson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Coshocton County Wood Stork Update - 08/27/08  8:21 P.M.
>
> Greetings!
> =A0
> I just returned from the Wood Stork site and the birds are still there.
> The=
> re are now THREE...not TWO, but...THREE Wood Storks at the site!
> =A0
> Robin Densmore and I arrived at around 6:30 and the birds were actively
> fee=
> ding in the pond. Rob Harlan was the only other soul there when we arrived
> =
> at the site. After we watched the birds for about 1/2 hour another bird
> fle=
> w in, circling the pond several times, before joining the other two birds.
> =
> All three birds were actively feeding in a group up until the time that I
> l=
> eft, which was about 7:30. The bird fed the entire time, only pausing to
> oc=
> cassionally chase one another or stretch their wings. The bird seem to be
> t=
> otally oblivious to people and road traffic, providing unbelievable looks.
> =
> In fact, when I left they were the colsest to the road that they had been
> a=
> ll evening. I would estimate that there were about 40-50 people there when
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> we left.
> =A0
> Bruce Glick and Troy Shively got some really good photos...I would wager.
> H=
> opefully, we'll see some of them soon! :)
> =A0
> Get there as soon as you can. It's definately worth the visit! Don't miss
> o=
> ut on this=A0extremely rare Ohio visitor!
> =A0
> Good birding...and good luck!
> =A0
> Jason
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> Date:    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:18:38 -0400
> From:    Allan Claybon <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Bird Sightings at Hueston Woods State Park - Preble County
>
> Wednesday August 26 - Sightings at the mudflat area near the Park Office
> included Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Caspian Tern (adult & imm.),
> Green Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron (imm.), Belted Kingfisher, Least
> Sandpiper, Killdeers, Ring-billed Gulls, Bonaparte's Gull (imm.),
> Mallards, Wood Duck, Turkey Vultures, American Crows (imm.) ,and a few
> other common birds.
> I took pictures over a three hour period from my car and they appear at
> www.pbase.com/nsxbirder/Hueston_Woods.
> Posting is new for me and if it works ok, I'll post more unusual sightings
> on a more timely basis.??
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