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- RBA 
* Ohio 
* Statewide 
* June 19, 2009
* OHST0906.19

- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species)

Ruffed Grouse
Yellow-crowned Night-heron
MISSISSIPPI KITE
Merlin
Whimbrel
Upland Sandpiper
EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE
Bell’s Vireo
Clay-colored Sparrow
Blue Grosbeak

- Transcript

This is the Ohio Rare Bird Report for June 19, 2009. 
Compiler: Gabe Leidy. 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

Ruffed Grouse:  One was viewed at Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Adams Co. on 15 June (Michael & Joshua Eastlake).

Yellow-crowned Night-heron:  Bill Whan reports two pairs but only one active nest, with three fledglings, on Preston Dr in Bexley 14 June.  

MISSISSIPPI KITE:  Very tantalizing were a flurry of reports emerging from Worthington, a suburb on the north side of Columbus, this week.  Both Bernie Masters and a local gentleman were able to obtain photos of the bird, which has been present for at least a week and a half.  The most recent sighting was 17 June, fide Jim McCormac.  It seems to range about a bit, but seekers should try to check the vicinity of Worthington High School on SR 161, the neighborhoods immediately north of there, and along the Olentangy River in this vicinity.  There is always the possibility that there could be more than one bird present, and that a nesting attempt could be underway.  In related news, an unconfirmed report of a returnee at Brass Ring Golf Course in Logan surfaced this week, fide Bill Whan. 

Merlin:  On 16 June, John Pogacnik observed a bird, in all likelihood a nonbreeder, on private property near the Perry/Painseville border, Lake Co.

Whimbrel:  Jerry Talkington reports two east of the “Mew Gull” marina, which is east of Headlands Beach SP overlooking Fairport Harbor, this morning.  Certainly interesting to ponder these bird’s presence, as they perhaps more likely to be returning southbound rather than late spring migrants.

Upland Sandpiper:  The discovery of Uppies at three locations this week had the hotlines buzzing:  

Up to four were present near the Harrison Co. airport, through 18 June (Bob & Denise Lane).  Here are directions, courtesy of Jay Lehman: “The location: Using an old Delorme (copyright 1995), page 62, approximately B3, and MapQuest, I developed these directions. Go northeast on Rt. 22, beyond Moorefield toward Steubenville. This is the direction one would take on Rt. 22, if starting from Cambridge on I-70 east to I-77 and then north east on Rt. 22. Just as the Rt. 22 climbs a hill toward the intersection with Rt. 250, and southwest of Cadiz, turn east-southeast on Industrial Park Drive (name in MapQuest but not in my Delorme). There is a sign for the Harrison County Airport at this intersection that is easily seen when travelling northeast from Moorefield, but not when travelling the opposite direction, southwest on Rt. 22. After turning on to Industrial Park Drive, go up the hill on Industrial Park Drive, past the fairgrounds on the left and pass a
 highway department building on the right. Just beyond the highway building is a dirt/gravel pull off on the right and just beyond the pull off is a dirt gravel road (private?) that leads down a hill and partway up another hill. Beyond the highway building there is considerable grassland and open rolling hills on both sides of this road. About ¼ mile beyond the highway building is a high blue tower/water tank out in the grassland. This grassland is a cattle grazing area, so it is very likely rarely mowed. Between the highway building and this blue tower on the right hand side of the road is where I heard two birds singing/calling and saw one of these distant birds displaying, and photographed from my van several UPSA sitting on fence posts right along the road.”

At least two birds were seen far eastern Champaign Co. - in a scruffy bean field on the south side of Van Ness Road in Goshen Twp, just east of St. Rt. 4 (Aaron Boone, Troy Shively), as recently as Thursday, 18 June.

Up to seven birds (Rob Lowry), were seen as recently as 15 June (Laura Keene) at the Mansfield Lahm Airport.  Here are Rob’s directions: “To
get to this airport, follow Rte. 13 north out of Mansfield and turn left on Harrington Memorial Road (where the state prison is on the right side of Rte. 13). Follow Harrington Road until you can go no further and the road loops around. Park in a lot at about 11 o'clock of the loop, and look through the chain-linked fence into the grassy area and along the runways near that area.”  Scan between the control tower and Flyboy’s café, but be prepared to explain what you are doing with binoculars to local law enforcement, as this is adjacent to an Air National Guard base. 

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE:  Troy Shively reported a potential family group - “two adults and three young birds looking rather scruffy” -  in Logan Co. on the 15th.  The birds were sitting on a wire on SR 235, about a quarter mile south of SR 274.  This is right across the street from Indian Lake High School - directly across from the softball field - but he mentions that the birds haven’t been very reliable at this spot, as he only sees them on about 25% of trips through this area.  At least three birds are still being reported in Amish country - the most reliable of which hangs out along CR 77 a mile north of Bunker Hill.  In addition, a pair are showing signs of nesting along CR 629.  Call the Bobolink-area RBA at 330-763-5119 for more info.

Bell’s Vireo:  The Columbus-area birds were most recently reported by Jay Lehman, 14 June.  Again, drive to the rear parking area at Homestead Park (4675 Cosgray Rd), head toward the replica train station, enter the all-purpose trail on a dirt path through the bushes, and walk right or northwest for an 1/8 mile or so.  The Hamilton Co. pair, at Kilby Rd. Gravel Pits, were viewed 17 June (Neill Cade).  

Clay-colored Sparrow:  A bird remains on territory north of Walnut Creek (fide Bobolink-area RBA).

Blue Grosbeak:  One was seen along Madison Hall Rd, within Tri-Valley WA on 14 June (Chris Pierce, Jeremiah Roth).  Three males were at Kilby Rd. Gravel Pits in Hamilton Co. 17 June (Neill Cade).  Paul Wharton had a bird “at the partially completed Chelsea Ridge Highlands Estates on S.Dwyer Rd. between California Rd. and SR 126” in western Hamilton Co 13 June.

- End transcript

Gabe Leidy
Cleveland, OH






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