Went to the Battelle Darby wetlands to look for the Little Blue Herons
mentioned in previous posts around 10:30 this morning.  Found all three
hunkered down in the grasses on the west side of the large pond.  Was also
treated to seeing two of the American Bitterns fly over the length of the
ponds being chased by Red Winged Blackbirds....it was a great spectacle!
Also seen:

Blue winged teals  2
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Sora   heard but not seen
Little Blue Herons  3
American Bitterns   2
I believe we "heard" a Black rail - can't be 100% sure.

Also saw the Horned Grebe in breeding plumage at Prairie Oaks.  Got several
decent photos.  posted one at my website   - kimgraham.zenfolio.com

Good birding to everyone.

Kim and Cindy Graham

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