- RBA
 * Ohio
 * Statewide
 * October 17, 2008
 * OHST0810.17

 - Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list
 species)

YELLOW RAIL
Hudsonian Godwit
Franklin's Gull
Connecticut Warbler
LeConte's Sparrow
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Red Crossbill

 - Transcript

This is the Ohio Statewide Rare Bird Report for
October 17, 2008.
Compiler: Brad Sparks. 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

YELLOW RAIL - Ethan Kistler relayed that one was
reported to the Bobolink Area RBA.  It was found at
Funk Bottoms on 10/11.

Hudsonian Godwit - Steve Jones saw the now famous bird
at Big Island on 10/13.  It has not been reported
since.

Franklin's Gull - This species made a move into the
area this week.  On 10/11 Bill Stanley found 2 birds
resting on South Beach at East Fork State Park.  Kathi
Hutton found them again on 10/15.  Jill Bowers
reported 1 bird sitting on the concrete pier along
Lakeshore Drive at Grand Lake Saint Marys on 10/12.

LeContes Sparrow - Dan Sanders and friends found 2
birds along the Wake Robin trail at Mentor Marsh on
10/11.

Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow - Dan Sanders spotted
several of this species along the Wake Robin Trail at
Mentor Marsh on 10/11.  Gabe Leidy found up to 4 there
the next day.  On 10/11 David Brinkman discovered 3
birds at Miami Whitewater Wetlands.  1 remained there
on 10/14 for Ron Kolde.

Connecticut Warbler - One bird was a great find for
David Brinkman at Farbach Werner Nature Preserve on
10/15.

Red Crossbill - Matt Anderson had one fly over his
home in Whitehouse on 10/12.

- End Transcript





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