We observed the immature white ibis in the wetland south of Derwent this 
morning from approximately 9:15 until 10 AM.  The bird was feeding about 
30-40 yards from the railraod tracks and did not seem bothered by our 
presence.  On our return to Marietta Road we were confronted by the 
operator of a backhoe who was excavating a trench under the tracks near 
the road.  We told him why we were on the tracks but he did not seem 
impressed by the occurrenc of a white ibis in Ohio.  He also pointed out 
that we were trespassing on private, railroad property.  We could not 
dispute that and left promptly.  Other birders should be aware of the 
possibility of work on the tracks and that access to the wetalnd could be 
denied. 

Byron and Joan Bossenbroek
Worthington

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