- RBA
* Ohio
* Statewide
* March 27, 2011
* OHS133.11
- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species):
Rossıs Goose
Eurasian Wigeon
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Eared Grebe
American White Pelican
Golden Eagle
Little Gull
Thayerıs Gull
Northern Shrike
COMMON RAVEN
HOARY REDPOLL
- Transcript
This is the Ohio Rare Bird Report for March 27, 2011.
Compiler: Sean Williams. 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
Rossıs Goose: One was at Big Island Wildlife Area 22-27 Mar east of Herr Rd.
(Steve Jones and mult. obs.). In Clark County, one was present at Old Reid
Park 24-26 Mar (Brian Menker and mult. obs.). One was at Piedmont Reservoir
on 24 Mar (Bobolink RBA).
Eurasian Wigeon: Discovered on 14 Mar in a flooded pond south of Orrville,
Wayne County. The bird remains through 26 Mar (mult. obs.). Another has been
reported through 27 Mar at pond 27 at Killdeer Plains (mult. obs.). A third
was been reported 21-24 Mar at Big Island Wildlife Area on the east side of
Herr Rd. (Dave Lehner).
White-winged Scoter: One was also at the upground reservoir at Killdeer
Plains through 26 Mar (mult. obs.). Another was at Tappan Reservoir on 24
Mar (Bobolink RBA)
Black Scoter: One was Swartzwalder Rd. at Funk Bottoms WA on 26 Mar (Su
Snyder).
Long-tailed Duck: One was seen at Berlin Reservoir on 24 Mar (Bobolink RBA).
Eared Grebe: One has been present at Buck Creek SP in the southwest corner
of the lake through 27 Mar (Brian Menker and mult. obs.). Another in near
breeding plumage was at E. 72nd St. in Cleveland on 27 Mar (Jen Brumfield).
American White Pelican: Five were present at Buck Creek SP through 25 Mar
(mult. obs.).
Golden Eagle: One was photographed soaring over Mahoning County on 26 Mar
(Jim Dolan).
Little Gull: One was in a field south of Lawrenceburg Rd. 24-27 Mar (Frank
Frick and mult. obs.).
Thayerıs Gull: One 1st year bird flew by the lakefront in Lake County on 27
Mar (John Pogacnik).
Northern Shrike: One was found on 21 Mar at Cricket Frog Cove in NW Ohio
(Rarebird.org). One was reported at the Magee Marsh boardwalk on 22 Mar
(Inga Schmidt). Another was seen at Walter C. Best Preserve in Chardon on 22
Mar (Dan Best). A fourth was at Killbuck SP on 26 Mar (Su Snyder).
COMMON RAVEN: The Common Raven in Knox County continues to be seen on and
off. Reported areas are College Rd. x Koppert Rd., and in the nearby area
along Reed Rd.
HOARY REDPOLL: Wow! Two separate birds reported this week. Iım not sure
which is a better story, so Iıll go chronologically. On 19 Mar, Steve Jones
of LaRue reported a redpoll at his feeders, which he was reasonably cautious
about calling a Hoary. After conferring with some experts, he is confident
that the bird is indeed a Hoary. Steve continued to report the bird through
23 Mar until it went missing on 24 Mar. Steve was certain it was gone, but
like some gracious act of God, the bird returned on 27 Mar! Directions from
Steve: ³As far as directions, 166 front St in LaRue turn on to Front Street
from Market street. Go across RR tracks, and it will be the 4th house on
right...It's the only green house on the street I think so you should have
no problem finding it.² Email Steve at sjones031 AT columbus.rr.com so he
knows youıre coming. The bird has been off and on 8:30-3:30.
Photos of the LaRue redpoll here:
http://sjlarue.smugmug.com/Unsorted/OhioBirds/16108559_K6usy#1226214538_gbrk
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Next, remember the Hoary Redpoll at John Pogacnikıs feeders the previous
week? Incredibly, ANOTHER individual has arrived at his feeders on 26 Mar,
but was not present the following day. His first bird was a male, and this
is a female. John will advise on the Ohiobirds listserv if it returns.
Photos here:
http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5518&title=hoary-redpoll-l
ake-county-3-26
- End Transcript
Good birding,
Sean Williams
Delaware, OH
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Sean Williams, '11
Undergraduate of Ornithology of Dr. Jed Burtt
Ohio Wesleyan University
HWCC 724
Delaware, OH 43015
617-470-4094
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