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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:33:21 -0400
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Visited Eldon Russell Park south of Burton on Monday. Very nice place
for birding. http://www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/parks/eldonrussel.shtml

We made a quick stop to see the osprey nest on East Branch Reservoir
where 3 nestlings were being fed. On Rapids Road on the way to the
park, there was a pair of Sandhill Cranes with 2 juveniles hanging out
in a corn field.

The little grassland at the front of the park had tree and barn
swallows, chimney swifts and a purple martin cruising around. In and
around the field were field sparrows, bluebirds, a red-tailed hawk, a
wild turkey, and some yellowthroats.

The woods and river area contained Veery and Wood Thrushes calling and
singing, also had a Yellow-throated Vireo and Yellow-billed Cuckoo.
There were a number of Ebony Jewelwing dragonflies along the river.
The big highlight was a singing Prothonotary Warbler who eventually
came over, perched and preened, and then took a sunbath on the path
about 40 feet from us. This fellow was banded, red on the left (I
think) and silver above orange on the right. Another highlight was a
hummingbird sitting on her nest (confirmation for this OBBA block).

Plus lots of other common birds, 3 kinds of flycatchers, indigo
bunting, cedar waxwing, chipping sparrow, etc. House wrens were
singing everywhere. It's a clean and quiet park and the loop trail
goes through all the nice habitats.

Good birding!
Sean Artman

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