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Sat, 16 May 2009 15:46:53 -0400
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Well we went back today around 10 am to check the Rose Breasted Grosbeak and
Blake and I were lead on an adventure. First bird out of the box was a male
Scarlet Tanager and then we moved to the Grosbeak nesting area. We had a
nice 25 minute session with mom and dad Grosbeak while being swarmed by
Yellow Warblers.  Overhead several Great Blue Herons made their way. A King
Fisher came through squawking at us. Not to beleaguer a point, I will get to
the list of what we saw or took pictures of.  We were on the southwest side
of the park along the river and experienced:  
Yellow Warblers, Cat Birds, several groups of Grosbeaks, American Gold
Finches, Cliff Swallows, Barn Swallows, Tree Swallows and the ever-loving
Purple Martins that have been invaded by House sparrows.
We crossed back over the river and were once again joined by the
Baltimore Orioles, several kinds of Thrushes, then just past the fire pit we
found the Common Yellow Throats, unsure of the flycatcher specifics since
the lighting was poor do to the rain and heavy clouds. May have been one of
the Empidonax (Willow, Acadian, etc...)
We had been hearing more than we could ID and decided to move up to the
meadow to enjoy the Savannah Sparrows, Meadowlarks, and Bobolinks. 
We were also covered by Red Winged Black Birds and the Swallows.
Eastern Bluebirds were seen several times as well.
The rain got very heavy and we decided to head for the shelter.
I called out a Coopers Hawk and it went to its nesting area and stayed put.
We moved cautiously through the path listening to all the different sounds.
Of course we had to stop and chat with the deer which were plentiful and
domesticated.
Then with some change in the canopy I had noticed a Magnolia Warbler in full
color.  Then Blake spotted a Nashville Warbler and some other flycatchers. 
Eventually we made our way around and found another Magnolia.
Now heading back to the car we were once again side tracked by an American
Redstart (male and female). A Red Breasted Nuthatch flew over our heads with
a beak full of food and stopped in a tree over the path for a good look and ID.
Now exhausted we made our way to the car, being stopped once more by a great
find...the Indigo Bunting was staring us face to face. Above it was a male
Orchard Oriole and two Female Orchards.
We observed a bird very similar to an American Goldfinch but the beak
appeared orangeish in color, conical and heavy like a cardinal. We just
enjoyed that one without an ID and finally moved on to the car where our
tired feet and backs could get rest. Hope you enjoyed this chronicle of our
4.5 hour birding adventure in Willoughby's best kept secret, Chagrin River Park.
Thanks.
Bob and Blake, the Killer B's

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