- RBA
* Ohio
* Statewide
* April 23, 2009
* OHST0904.23

- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species)

Eurasian Wigeon
White-winged Scoter
Red-throated Loon
Red-necked Grebe
Eared Grebe
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Golden Eagle
BLACK-NECKED STILT
Upland Sandpiper
RUFF
BLACK-HEADED GULL
Franklin's Gull
EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE
Northern Saw-whet Owl
MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD
Lark Sparrow
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
SMITH'S LONGSPUR
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
White-winged Crossbill
Common Redpoll

- Transcript

This is the Ohio Rare Bird Report for April 23, 2009.
Compiler: John Habig. 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

Eurasian Wigeon: Kent Miller observed one along CR 34 west of TR 80 in
Seneca County on the 17th.

White-winged Scoter: Kent Miller reported that a male was present on
Wellington Reservoir on the 17th.

Red-throated Loon: Greg Bennett reported that one was present at
Springfield Lake on the afternoon of the 19th.

Red-necked Grebe: Kent Miller reported that one was still at Wellington
Reservoir as of the 17th.

Eared Grebe: John Pogacnik sighted one during his Lakeshore Waterbird
Survey on the 18th. Gabe Leidy reported that one was along CR 205 east
of CR 282 in Bellevue on the 19th.

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron: Up to five were observed trying to build a
nest at the traditional spot in Columbus this week.

Golden Eagle: Paul Haskins observed one at Dillon WA in Muskingum County
on the 19th. Julie Shieldcastle reported that one was sighted from the
Magee Marsh Observation Tower during a Hawk Watch on the 21st. Chris
Knoll observed one at Maumee Bay SP on the 22nd.

BLACK-NECKED STILT: Phil Chaon located one along Benton-Carroll Rd just
south of Rte 2 in Ottawa County on the 23rd.

Upland Sandpiper: Sean Williams reported that one was at Delaware Run on
the 18th.

RUFF: Phil Chaon observed one along Stange Rd approximately one-half
mile south of Rte 2 on the 20th. The bird was relocated on the 22nd in
the same area.

BLACK-HEADED GULL: John Pogacnik observed an adult during his Lakeshore
Waterbird Survey on the 18th.

Franklin's Gull: Phil Chaon saw two along Benton-Carroll Rd just south
of Rte 2 at the second pond on the 20th.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE: Troy Shively discovered a nest at the grain
elevator on the corner of Market and Mill Streets in Celina on the 18th.
Several birders have subsequently seen the doves.

Northern Saw-whet Owl: Kent Miller reported hearing one at the east end
of the Magee Marsh Boardwalk on the 17th.

MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD: The bird was seen on the morning of the 17th. It has
not been seen since then.

Lark Sparrow: Slightly early, have returned to the Oak Openings at
Girdham and Reed Roads as of the 19th.

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW: Robert Sams reported that the bird was still
present on the 23rd. Birders were welcome to see the sparrow on the 22nd
and 23rd. Many took advantage of the gracious invitation and were
rewarded with good looks at the bird.

SMITH'S LONGSPUR: The longspurs were reported to still be present on the
morning of the 23rd along Manley Road west of Rockport in Mercer County.


Western Meadowlark: One is still being seen along Cygnet Rd at the
intersection with Range Line Road.  Troy Shively saw and heard one at
the Indian Lake High School located at the junction of Rtes 274 and 235
on the 23rd.

Yellow-headed Blackbird: Rick Nirschl observed one male on the beach at
Magee Marsh on the 18th.

Brewer's Blackbird: The Neubauers observed one along the boardwalk at
Magee Marsh on the 19th.

White-winged Crossbill: Eric Burkholder found six in section 52 of
Spring Grove Cemetery on the 17th. Jay Stenger observed two at Spring
Grove Cemetery on the 18th. Willis Brubaker observed 20 in Overton, just
west of Wooster, on the 18th. Kent Miller saw three males at Quail
Hollow SP on the 18th.

Common Redpoll: Bob Lane reported that two were at his home in Damascus
on the 21st.

- End Transcript

John Habig
Carlisle, OH

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