26 May 2011

Brad Sparks called around 11:30am to report 2 Black-necked Stilts at
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park in Franklin County.  I just returned
from viewing the birds.  These birds are in a flooded field on the
east side of Darby Creek Dr, south of Kuhlwein Rd and south of the
large grain bins.  There is a small pullout on the west side of the
road directly across from the birds but there is only space for 1 car.
 If that space is occupied, please park at the Cedar Ridge picnic area
to the south, and walk north along Darby Creek Dr.  They are visible
from the road but be careful because there is some traffic on Darby
Creek Dr and not much of a shoulder.

I was able to capture some video of these birds copulating.  Warning:
Content may not be suitable for young Black-necked Stilts.

www.flickr.com/photos/daveslager

Dave Slager
Columbus, Ohio

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