- RBA 
* Ohio 
* Statewide 
* April 2, 2009
* OHST0904.02

- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species)

Ross’s Goose
Eurasian Wigeon
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Ruffed Grouse
Red-throated Loon
Red-necked Grebe
American White Pelican
American Bittern
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Osprey
Northern Goshawk
Merlin
Virginia Rail
Sora
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Dunlin
Long-billed Dowitcher
Iceland Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Caspian Tern
Long-eared Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Northern Shrike
COMMON RAVEN
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Yellow-throated Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Brewer’s Blackbird
Red Crossbill
White-winged Crossbill
Common Redpoll

- Transcript 

This is the Ohio Rare Bird Report for April 2, 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

Ross’s Goose: Jay Lehman reported that two were feeding in the grass
near the beach at Buck Creek SP on the 26th. 

Eurasian Wigeon: Charlotte Mathena reported that the wigeon observed in
Pond 3 at Killdeer Plains WA was still present on the 28th. Doug
Overacker saw the bird again on the 29th. 

Surf Scoter: Jay Lehman reported that one breeding plumage male was near
the parking lot to the visitor center at Buck Creek SP on the 26th. The
bird was still present on the 29th. One was at Clear Fork Reservoir on
the 27th and 28th. John Pogacnik observed two during his Lakeshore
Waterbird Survey on the 28th. Rob Thorn found a pair at Alum Creek east
of the Hollenback Rd marina on the 28th. Rob Lowry reported that one was
at Deer Creek SP on the 28th. On the 29th Paula Lozano observed one male
and two females at Edgewater SP. Su Snyder reported that a pair was at
Pleasant Hill Lake on the 30th and remained at least through the 1st.
One was reported at Willard Reservoir on the 2nd. 

White-winged Scoter: Larry Gara reported that one was still present at
Cowan Lake SP near the South Shore Marina on the 27th. Doug Overacker
reported that a female was at CJ Brown Reservoir on the 28th. Bruce
Glick reported that one was close to shore at Picnic Area 4 of Clear
Fork Reservoir on the 28th. Su Snyder reported that three were at Wright
Marsh in Killbuck WA on the 28th. 

Long-tailed Duck: Su Snyder reported that a male was near the marina at
Pleasant Hill Lake on the 30th through the 1st. A female was reported at
the Defiance City Reservoir on the 1st. The reservoir is located in the
west/southwest part of Defiance about ¾ miles west of S. Clinton off
Kiser Road. 

Ruffed Grouse: Glenn Crippen reported that one was on his property in
Morgan County on the 27th. Ben Morrison reported that he heard one
drumming near Fernwood SF along C-26 near the intersection of T-184 on
the 27th. 

Red-throated Loon: Jay Lehman reported that one was at the northern end
of CJ Brown Reservoir on the 26th. The bird was still present on the
29th. Bruce Glick reported that two were at Clear Fork Reservoir on the
28th. The two remained at least through the 2nd. Rick Asamoto reported
that one immature bird was in the north pool at Caesar Creek SP on the
30th. Su Snyder reported that one was at Wellington Reservoir on the
31st. Gabe Leidy reported the loon was still present at Wellington
Reservoir on the 1st. 

Red-necked Grebe: Bruce Glick reported one and possibly two were at
Clear Fork Reservoir on the 28th. Greg Miller reported the grebe was
still present on the 2nd. Doug Overacker reported that one was at CJ
Brown Reservoir on the 28th. The bird was still present on the 29th. Rob
Lowry reported that one was at Deer Creek SP and another one was at Haul
Road Quarry Lake on the 28th. Su Snyder reported that one was at
Wellington Reservoir on the 31st. Gabe Leidy reported the grebe was
still present at Wellington Reservoir on the 1st. One was at the
Defiance City Reservoir on the 1st. 

American White Pelican: Charlie Bombaci reported seeing one along the
west shore of Hoover Reservoir just south of Area K on the 28th. 

American Bittern: Ben Morrison reported that one was at Guilford Lake in
Columbiana County along Depot Rd on the 27th. The bird was in the
wetlands at the east end of the lake. Su Snyder reported that one was at
Funk Bottoms WA on the 28th. One was heard at Spring Valley on the 2nd. 

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron: Bill Whan reported that one was back at the
traditional Columbus nesting spot for the 13th straight year on the 1st.


Osprey: Brenda Baber reported that one was observed by Emil Bacik during
the Conneaut Hawk Watch on the 24th. Craig Holt reported on the 28th
that a pair has returned to Berlin Reservoir. Charlie Bombaci reported
that a pair was near their nest site at the north end of Hoover
Reservoir on the 28th. Sally Isacco reported that one was at Mosquito
Lake on the 29th. Richard Stelzer reported that a pair was building a
nest at Pickerington Ponds near the Glacier Knoll Observation Desk on
the 30th. Jill Bowers reported that one was present at Grand-Lake St.
Mary’s on the 30th. Tim Colborn observed one in North Olmstead on the
2nd. Matt Anderson observed one in Whitehouse on the 2nd.  

Northern Goshawk: Brenda Baber reported that one adult was observed by
Emil Bacik during the Conneaut Hawk Watch on the 24th. 

Merlin: Lou Gardella reported that one female was in section 86 on the
30th and one in section 90 on the 31st. Lou also reported that no males
have been seen for weeks and have presumably headed for the breeding
grounds. 

Virginia Rail: Chris Knoll reported that three were banded at Ottawa NWR
on the 26th. Steve Bobonick had nice views of two at Spring Valley WA on
the 28th. Rick Counts reported that one was at the Hardin County
Wetlands on the 28th. 

Sora: Rick Counts reported that three were at the Hardin County Wetlands
on the 28th. 

Lesser Yellowlegs: Chris Knoll reported that five were seen along
Benton-Carroll Rd on the 26th. Two were seen there on the 27th. Reports
also came from the Shreve Fish Pond on the 28th. Rob Lowry reported that
a half dozen were at Deer Creek SP on the 28th. Doug Overacker reported
that one was on the mudflats off Grant Rd at Buck Creek SP on the 28th.
One was also seen there on the 29th. Inga Schmidt reported that four
were at Frohring Meadows on the 29th. Regina Schieltz reported that one
was at Twin Bridges wetland near Union City on Union City-Palestine Rd
off of Rte 571 on the 1st. 

Least Sandpiper: Troy Shively observed some at the intersection of Twp
Rd 33 and Co Rd 11 on the 1st. 

Dunlin: Jim Dolan reported that two were observed at Mill Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary on the 1st. 

Long-billed Dowitcher: Rare in Spring Troy Shively observed one inland
at the intersection of Twp Rd 33 and Co Rd 11 on the 1st. 

Iceland Gull: John Pogacnik observed one first-cycle during his
Lakeshore Waterbird Survey on the 28th. 

Lesser Black-backed Gull: Doug Overacker reported that one first-cycle
was present at the north end of CJ Brown Reservoir on the 28th. Rick
Asamoto saw a first-cycle on the beach at CJ Brown Reservoir and an
adult in breeding plumage at the north end of the lake on the 29th.
There were two possible Lessers at Caesar Creek SP on the 30th. 

Caspian Tern: Rob Edelen observed one at East Fork SP on the 26th. 

Long-eared Owl: Phil Chaon flushed one near Camp Sabrowski south of Rte
2 on the 27th. 

Northern Saw-whet Owl: Phil Chaon heard three near the beach at Magee
Marsh on the 28th. 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird: Based on a second hand report from Jeff Maass
they have arrived back in Ohio. The website www.hummingbirds.net reports
that there have been three sightings during this reporting period. These
birds would be about 10-15 days earlier than expected and identification
should be verified to make sure that they are not Rufous Hummingbirds. 

Northern Shrike: Chris Knoll reported that one was still present at
Magee Marsh as of the 26th. Su Snyder reported that one was present at
Wright Marsh on the 28th. 

COMMON RAVEN: Rob Lowry reported that one was seen flying at Fernwood SF
in Jefferson County along T-181 on the 26th. Ben Morrison reported
seeing three on C-26 in the area of Fernwood SF on the 27th. They were
seen about a mile west of the access road to the Round Top picnic area. 

Purple Martin: Rick Asamoto observed five at Rocky Fork SP on the 27th.
Sean Williams reported that one was flying over the City of Delaware on
the 30th. Kathi Hutton had three scouts checking out the housing in
Felicity, Clermont County, on the 1st. 

Northern Rough-winged Swallow: Kirk Westendorf reported that one was at
Armleder on the 25th. Gary Cowell reported that one was at Clear Fork
Reservoir on the 29th. 

Barn Swallow: Kenn Kaufman found one at Toussaint WA on the 30th. Kirk
Westendorf observed one at Armleder on the 30th. 

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: Casual at this time of year one was reported by
Nick Boutis to be at Glen Helen on the 29th. Len Powlick reported two
were at Greenlawn Cemetery on the 2nd. 

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: Glen Crippen found an early one on his property
in Morgan County on the 29th. 

Yellow-throated Warbler: Jim McCormac reported that one was singing in
Bernie Master’s backyard on the 23rd and on the 24th. David Fankhauser
heard one in Nine Mile Valley on the 27th. William Hull spotted three at
Spring Grove Cemetery on the 2nd. 

Louisiana Waterthrush: David Fankhauser observed some at Nine Mile Creek
on the 27th. Mark Gilsdorf reported that two were at the Cincinnati
Nature Center on the 28th. Becky Wright heard two on the 28th on
Lawrence Twp Rd 19 (Cow’s Run) between Rte 26 and Washington County Rd
9. Nick Boutis reported that one was at Glen Helen on the 29th. Ann
Cramer reported hearing one on Price Rd in Hocking County on the 28th.
Dawn McCoy reported that they have returned to Fairfield County as of
the 31st. Scott Albaugh reported that one was in Jefferson County on the
1st. The Neubauers reported that one was at Aullwood on the 1st. 

Brewer’s Blackbird: Bill Whan reported that two were in a field just
north of Killdeer Plains WA on the 28th. 

Red Crossbill: Steve Landes observed one at his house near Highbanks MP
on the 28th. 

White-winged Crossbill: One was at Gifford Park on the 28th. Neil Cade
reported that 10-plus were still present at Spring Grove Cemetery in
section 19 on the 1st. 

Common Redpoll: John Pogacnik reported that one was still visiting his
feeders as of the 28th and about a dozen on the 29th.   

- End Transcript

John Habig
Carlisle, OH

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