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Al La Sala <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 10 May 2011 05:31:00 -0400
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Here is a link to the pictures.

http://s559.photobucket.com/albums/ss36/Al_LaSala/Blackhand%20Gorge/


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Subject: [Ohio-birds] Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, Licking County


Monday  Al LaSala and I visited Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve in
Licking County.  This is a wonderful area to bird or just visit. My favorite

trail is the Marie  Hickey Trail which is on the north side of the Licking
River. The entrance is  off Rockhaven Road. We began on the east trail
entrance which goes along an area  of field with flora that is attractive to

numerous species. We were immediately  greeted by White-eyed Vireos calling
from
either side of the trail. Soon they  were joined by Blue-winged and Prairie
Warblers. The day got better as it went  along. We worked our way around the

trail adding Northern Parula , Louisiana  Waterthrush , American Redstarts,
, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-breasted Chat,  Black & White, Black-throated
Green, Yellow , Blackburnian, Chestnut-sided,  Yellow-rumped, and Cerulean
Warblers.  Both Scarlet and Summer Tanagers were in good numbers, two Barred

Owls  and a Red-shouldered Hawk. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo played tease with us

calling  from a low tree line but not coming out into where we could view
it. After  breaking for lunch we worked the Blackhand Trail and the Quarry
Rim Trail on the  south side of the river. Activity was continuous during
the
early afternoon as  we worked the river edge, adding Magnolia,
Yellow-throated, and Bay-breasted  Warblers, Then along the Quarry Rim Trail
we suddenly
encountered ground zero  for Hooded Warblers. It began when I phished with
hopes of bringing in a Hooded  Warbler for Al to photograph. Instead of one
Hooded Warbler, we had Hooded  Warblers everywhere we looked. A nice
situation to get into. Several of the  previously seen warblers made
reappearances
and Ovenbirds joined in. Al spotted  a Great-crested Flycatcher and then the

mate showed up. We watched them at their  chosen nest cavity. As we walked
the last part of the trail back to the car a  White-eyed Vireo called, then
got out shown by a Yellow-throated Vireo. Flitting  side-by-side  made their

different  field marks obvious. A nice finish to the day. It's always great
to get out on a  day like Monday, especially when shared with friends.
Charlie Bombaci

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