I bucked the wheateater trend and went looking for warblers at Huffman
Metropark (Dayton area) this morning.

From the overlook parking lot I walked down to the lake and along the north
side of the lake shore.  There was a lot of activity this morning, mostly
within 20 ft fo the ground.  There were quite a few American redstarts, they
seemed to prefer foraging in the elms.  Other foliage gleaners seen included
Acadian flycatcher, red-eyed vireo.

Downy, hairy, and red-bellied woodpeckers, northern flicker, and
white-breasted nuthatches are almost always at this area, and today was no
exception.

The resident group of 15 or so double-crested cormorants were feeding near
the shoreline, and appeared to be hunting as a pack.

Some common species also present included northern cardinal, Carolina
chickadee, killdeer, tufted titmouse (including one that grabbed a cicada
mid-flight, flew to the ground like a wounded B-52, and proceeded to eat),
and Carolina wren.

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