Hi all,

 

Just got off the phone with Larry Richardson, who discovered the
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area this morning.
He is looking at the bird right now.

 

For directions to Pipe Creek, visit:
http://www.ohiobirds.org/birdingsites/showsite.php?Site_ID=104

 

Pipe Creek is right on Lake Erie, a stone's throw from Cedar Point
amusement park in Sandusky.

 

Larry said that the bird is at present loafing on a small island just
off the north dike of the wildlife area and is easily visible. The best
viewing, at least for now, is from the vicinity of Pond B. Other birders
are rushing to the site and there'll probably be others there if you go.

 

Any questions, Larry kindly provided his cell #: 440-915-1125.

 

Great find, Larry, and thanks for getting the word out ASAP!

 

Jim McCormac

 

Jim McCormac

Ohio Division of Wildlife

2045 Morse Rd., G-2

Columbus, OH 43229

614-265-6440

 


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