I was once told that if you drive more than 100 miles round trip to see a rare bird and can recognize it when you get there, you're a birder.
Bob Hinkle
Solon Ohio
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> There are 16 messages totalling 892 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. Starring starlings
> 2. Birder vs. bird watcher (2)
> 3. Fwd: [Ohio-birds] Birder vs. bird watcher
> 4. Darby Creek Wetlands - Nov 4
> 5. Monthly Towpath Trail Census
> 6. Mahoning Co. lakes
> 7. Pelagic POMARINE and PARASITIC
> 8. White-winged Scoters at Clear Fork Reservoir in Richland County 11/5/11
> 9. Deer Creek Nov.5
> 10. Local Patch Pelagic Trip
> 11. Lakeshore Waterbird Survey 11/5
> 12. Ashtabula County Lakefront 11/5
> 13. Pomarine Jaeger photos
> 14. AlumCreekLake,11-04
> 15. Conneaut Black Tern 11/5
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 08:01:50 -0400
> From: Bill Whan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Starring starlings
>
> Check out this video, courtesy of a couple of women canoeing in the
> River Shannon, presumably the Shannon in Ireland. Viewing with muted
> sound track is advised. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a7b_1320340524
> Back in the day before starlings were introduced here, we might have
> seen similar clouds of Eskimo curlews on our side of the pond in the fall...
> Bill Whan
> Columbus
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 09:45:10 -0400
> From: Mary <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Birder vs. bird watcher
>
> People tend to dislike labeling and labels and yet the do seem to have some
> meaning and people do use them.
> When watching The Big Year I was struck by the scene where Steve Martin's
> character says
> dismissively to someone "I'm not a bird watcher, I'm a birder" or something
> to that effect. Maybe
> he mentioned something about people who watch birds in their back yard, I
> don't remember exactly.
>
> I have noticed on some bulletin boards and on various bird lists, that if I
> post with pretty specific questions that
> don't relate to species, and quite clearly state somewhere within the post
> that I'm not a lister and don't have
> particular target birds, inevitably I get replies as if I am a lister 'this
> area is good for x, that area good for y:
> and the requests for other specific info go unaswered. Its as if the fact
> that someone who is asking the questions a
> serious enthusiast would ask couldn't possibly not be a lister as well.
>
> So after seeing the movie I started to wonder, am I a birder? I know I'm
> not a particularly serious one but I have considered myself
> part of the community for quite awhile. But perhaps I'm a bird watcher?
>
> Assuming there is no negative connotation to either definition - what is the
> difference?
> Listing? Venturing beyond the backyard? Membership in Audubon or bird
> clubs?
> Not a particularly important question and perhaps a bit devisive (not my
> intent) but something I've been pondering.
>
> Mary, Fairborn
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 10:45:41 -0400
> From: Dan Best <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Birder vs. bird watcher
>
> Mary, et al:
>
> My contention is that birding is more or less a sport in which
> binoculars replace bullets.
> It's fun, it can be competitive in a fun, light-hearted way or
> ruthless as The Big Year portrayed, or immaturely selfish as when
> listers won't share their findings.
> Birding is at its best when sightings (species and numbers) are
> reported to sources (E-bird, Cleveland Bird Calendar, Ohio Cardinal,
> Ohio Ornithological Society, winter bird surveys, etc.) which results
> in documentation which aids science which is in turn essential to bird
> and wildlife conservation. Having become one of America's most
> popular pastimes, it has been effectively used to document species
> decline, range expansions, migration corridors, etc.
>
> Birdwatching, although recognized as the predecessor to the relatively
> modern phenomenon of birding, is watching birds at a greater length
> than needed to identify and count.
> The Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas is a prime example of a birdwatching
> opportunity as it requires a greater degree of observation - namely
> behavior - in order to determine the breeding status of a particular
> bird. Observation of behavior, be it breeding, wintering, migratory
> foraging, etc., reveal insights into the ecology of birds which
> provides a greater depth of knowledge which is again, a contribution
> to science and subsequently conservation on a different, if not higher
> level.
>
> Having said that, I am a proponent of birdwatching -- wildlife
> watching in general - as the next level to aspire to, perhaps after
> the listing desire becomes fulfilled locally. Graduating beyond the
> superficiality of birding (again, none-the-less valuable if sightings
> are reported to data repositories) to birdwatching not only provides
> greater knowledge of individual species, but offers another level or
> dimension of reward and satisfaction as the observer becomes more
> acquainted with
> individual species. Greater appreciation stands to foster active
> advocation for conservation that, birders and birdwatchers alike, will
> find as another threshold to cross.
>
> Dan Best, Senior Naturalist - Geauga Park District
>
>
> On Nov 5, 2011, at 9:45 AM, Mary wrote:
>
>> People tend to dislike labeling and labels and yet the do seem to
>> have some
>> meaning and people do use them.
>> When watching The Big Year I was struck by the scene where Steve
>> Martin's
>> character says
>> dismissively to someone "I'm not a bird watcher, I'm a birder" or
>> something
>> to that effect. Maybe
>> he mentioned something about people who watch birds in their back
>> yard, I
>> don't remember exactly.
>>
>> I have noticed on some bulletin boards and on various bird lists,
>> that if I
>> post with pretty specific questions that
>> don't relate to species, and quite clearly state somewhere within
>> the post
>> that I'm not a lister and don't have
>> particular target birds, inevitably I get replies as if I am a
>> lister 'this
>> area is good for x, that area good for y:
>> and the requests for other specific info go unaswered. Its as if the
>> fact
>> that someone who is asking the questions a
>> serious enthusiast would ask couldn't possibly not be a lister as
>> well.
>>
>> So after seeing the movie I started to wonder, am I a birder? I
>> know I'm
>> not a particularly serious one but I have considered myself
>> part of the community for quite awhile. But perhaps I'm a bird
>> watcher?
>>
>> Assuming there is no negative connotation to either definition -
>> what is the
>> difference?
>> Listing? Venturing beyond the backyard? Membership in Audubon or
>> bird
>> clubs?
>> Not a particularly important question and perhaps a bit devisive
>> (not my
>> intent) but something I've been pondering.
>>
>> Mary, Fairborn
>>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:00:02 -0400
> From: Mike Yough <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Fwd: [Ohio-birds] Birder vs. bird watcher
>
> My two cents:
>
> While what I do may be construed as "birdwatching" to Dan, I find that the
> term is confusing to many of those whom I try to explain how I spend much
> of my free time. "Birdwatching," to the general public, means something
> that is generally a relatively passive activity (e.g., picking up a guide
> book to note what comes to a feeder). Thus, use of the term can be
> confusing. I prefer to use the term "birding" or "birder" as it, I feel,
> better captures what I do--something that involves a great deal of
> studying, planning, and time.
>
> In sum, "birdwatcher" that implies passivity; "birder" implies activity.
>
> Mike Yough
> formerly Glen Echo/Columbus
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Dan Best <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Birder vs. bird watcher
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Mary, et al:
>
> My contention is that birding is more or less a sport in which
> binoculars replace bullets.
> It's fun, it can be competitive in a fun, light-hearted way or
> ruthless as The Big Year portrayed, or immaturely selfish as when
> listers won't share their findings.
> Birding is at its best when sightings (species and numbers) are
> reported to sources (E-bird, Cleveland Bird Calendar, Ohio Cardinal,
> Ohio Ornithological Society, winter bird surveys, etc.) which results
> in documentation which aids science which is in turn essential to bird
> and wildlife conservation. Having become one of America's most
> popular pastimes, it has been effectively used to document species
> decline, range expansions, migration corridors, etc.
>
> Birdwatching, although recognized as the predecessor to the relatively
> modern phenomenon of birding, is watching birds at a greater length
> than needed to identify and count.
> The Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas is a prime example of a birdwatching
> opportunity as it requires a greater degree of observation - namely
> behavior - in order to determine the breeding status of a particular
> bird. Observation of behavior, be it breeding, wintering, migratory
> foraging, etc., reveal insights into the ecology of birds which
> provides a greater depth of knowledge which is again, a contribution
> to science and subsequently conservation on a different, if not higher
> level.
>
> Having said that, I am a proponent of birdwatching -- wildlife
> watching in general - as the next level to aspire to, perhaps after
> the listing desire becomes fulfilled locally. Graduating beyond the
> superficiality of birding (again, none-the-less valuable if sightings
> are reported to data repositories) to birdwatching not only provides
> greater knowledge of individual species, but offers another level or
> dimension of reward and satisfaction as the observer becomes more
> acquainted with
> individual species. Greater appreciation stands to foster active
> advocation for conservation that, birders and birdwatchers alike, will
> find as another threshold to cross.
>
> Dan Best, Senior Naturalist - Geauga Park District
>
>
>
> On Nov 5, 2011, at 9:45 AM, Mary wrote:
>
> People tend to dislike labeling and labels and yet the do seem to
>> have some
>> meaning and people do use them.
>> When watching The Big Year I was struck by the scene where Steve
>> Martin's
>> character says
>> dismissively to someone "I'm not a bird watcher, I'm a birder" or
>> something
>> to that effect. Maybe
>> he mentioned something about people who watch birds in their back
>> yard, I
>> don't remember exactly.
>>
>> I have noticed on some bulletin boards and on various bird lists,
>> that if I
>> post with pretty specific questions that
>> don't relate to species, and quite clearly state somewhere within
>> the post
>> that I'm not a lister and don't have
>> particular target birds, inevitably I get replies as if I am a
>> lister 'this
>> area is good for x, that area good for y:
>> and the requests for other specific info go unaswered. Its as if the
>> fact
>> that someone who is asking the questions a
>> serious enthusiast would ask couldn't possibly not be a lister as
>> well.
>>
>> So after seeing the movie I started to wonder, am I a birder? I
>> know I'm
>> not a particularly serious one but I have considered myself
>> part of the community for quite awhile. But perhaps I'm a bird
>> watcher?
>>
>> Assuming there is no negative connotation to either definition -
>> what is the
>> difference?
>> Listing? Venturing beyond the backyard? Membership in Audubon or
>> bird
>> clubs?
>> Not a particularly important question and perhaps a bit devisive
>> (not my
>> intent) but something I've been pondering.
>>
>> Mary, Fairborn
>>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:11:38 -0400
> From: Bob Baran <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Darby Creek Wetlands - Nov 4
>
> Spent a couple of hours at the Darby Creek Wetlands Friday morning. Highlights were:
>
> Bald Eagle soaring over the wetland. Was fairly low over the fields north of where I was (just south of the grain bins).
> By the time it got closer to me it was at a much higher altitude. I was able to get some pics. Based on a little
> research it is a 3.5 to 4 year old bird.
>
> 3 Northern Harriers working the fields at numerous times.
>
> 2 Red Tail Hawks. Both were circling right overhead along with a Northern Harrier.
>
> 2 Lesser Yellowlegs
>
> Several Eastern Meadowlarks
>
> Dozens of Mallards and American Black Ducks
>
> About a 100 or so Coots.
>
> Bob
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:59:42 -0700
> From: DUG <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Monthly Towpath Trail Census
>
> NOVEMBER 05, 2011 - Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Monthly Towpath Trail Census.
> HIKE: Red Lock south to Merriman Rd. TIME: 7:45am-2:50pm TEMP.: 23-56-55 COND.: Cold & frosty early; sunny & pleasant.
> FT.MI.: 13.0 OBS.: Dan Fish (Red Lock to Lock 29), Douglas W. Vogus.
> I. MAMMALS: 5 SPECIES.
> 1. Eastern Chipmunk - 7
> 2. Eastern Gray Squirrel - 7
> 3. Eastern Fox Squirrel - 8
> 4. Red Squirrel - 22
> 5. White-tailed Deer - 10 (4 bucks - three 8-pt.,one 3-pt & 6 does)
> II. BIRDS: 45 SPECIES, 1 Escape/Domestic.
> (NOTE: ?= bird was seen but not sexed; *= bird was heard calling but not sexed)
> 1. Canada Goose - 84
> E. Greylag Goose - 1
> 2. Wood Duck - 2 (1m,1f)
> 3. Mallard - 17 (9m,8f)
> 4. Great Blue Heron - 3
> 5. Turkey Vulture - 2
> 6. Cooper's Hawk - 1 (immature male)
> 7. Red-shouldered Hawk - 1
> 8. Red-tailed Hawk - 2 (1 immature)
> 9. Ring-billed Gull - 1
> 10. Herring Gull - 7
> 11. Rock Pigeon - 57
> 12. Mourning Dove - 3
> 13. Eastern Screech-Owl - 1
> 14. Belted Kingfisher - 1 (m)
> 15. Red-bellied Woodpecker - 8 (2f,1?,5*)
> 16. Downy Woodpecker - 12 (2m,3f,1?,6*)
> 17. Hairy Woodpecker - 6 (1m,3f,1?,1*)
> 18. Northern Flicker - 2 (*)
> 19. Pileated Woodpecker - 2 (*)
> 20. Blue Jay - 31
> 21. American Crow - 74
> 22. Black-capped Chickadee - 32
> 23. Tufted Titmouse - 13
> 24. White-breasted Nuthatch - 13 (3m,1f,3?,6*)
> 25. Brown Creeper - 1
> 26. Carolina Wren - 2
> 27. Winter Wren - 2
> 28. Eastern Bluebird - 17 (9m,7f,1*)
> 29. American Robin - 16
> 30. European Starling - 41
> 31. Cedar Waxwing - 14
> 32. Yellow-rumped Warbler - 2
> 33. American Tree Sparrow - 5
> 34. Song Sparrow - 6
> 35. Swamp Sparrow - 2
> 36. White-throated Sparrow - 10
> 37. Dark-eyed Junco - 15 (8m,4f,3?)
> 38. Northern Cardinal - 39 (11m,13f,15*)
> 39. Red-winged Blackbird - 78
> 40. Rusty Blackbird - 8
> 41. Common Grackle - 33
> 42. Purple Finch - 1 (*)
> 43. House Finch - 4 (3?,1*)
> 44. American Goldfinch - 15
> 45. House Sparrow - 14
> III. AMPHIBIANS: 1 SPECIES.
> 1. Bullfrog - 2 (tadpoles)
> IV. FISHES: 1 SPECIES.
> 1. Creek Chub - about 60
>
> Douglas W. Vogus - Akron, Ohio.
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:03:39 -0700
> From: Craig Holt <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Mahoning Co. lakes
>
> I checked some lakes in Mahoning Co. the last couple days.=A0 Gulls were mo=
> re conspicuous than waterfowl for the most part.=A0 Yesterday 11/4 at L. Mi=
> lton were 100+ Bonaparte's gulls but little else.=A0 I only got to look fro=
> m the Rte. 224 causeway at Berlin Res. (at the Portage/Mahoning line); 6 tu=
> ndra swans flew by, and the lake held 300+ Bonaparte's gulls.=A0 Today at E=
> vans L. were buffleheads, ruddy ducks, pied-billed grebe, horned grebe, gre=
> at blue heron, and 140 Am. coots.=A0 Pine L. hosted Canada geese, mallards,=
> ring-necked ducks, ruddy ducks, double-crested cormorants, red-shouldered =
> hawk, 200 Am. coots, Carolina wren, Am. robin, and swamp sparrows.=A0 All o=
> f these lakes have some ring-billed gulls and a few herring gulls too.=A0 C=
> raig Holt, Lowellville
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 18:46:51 -0400
> From: JB <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Pelagic POMARINE and PARASITIC
>
> Greetings all -
>
> The second Local Patch Birding pelagic ran out of Vermilion today from 8 am t=
> o 2:30 pm, visiting Vermilion and Lorain Harbors and out to 9 miles onto the=
> lake offshore Huron. A truly gorgeous day, weather wise, allowed for brilli=
> ant lighting on birds. Huge highlights were two immature Pomarine Jaegers an=
> d one subadult Parasitic Jaeger. One of the Pomarines showed up in our wake a=
> t 6 miles offshore, and followed us (plus us chasing IT in phenomenal banks a=
> nd turns) for three miles. Incredible point blank looks as the bird flew beh=
> ind, in front of, and beside the boat, too close for the camera to grab some=
> times, and chased Bonaparte's, Ring-billed and Herring Gulls in aerial battl=
> es beside and right over the boat. It even dive-bombed a Horned Grebe on the=
> water and was at one point chased by a vengeful Bonaparte's Gull. The subad=
> ult Parasitic came in to the wake of the boat at 4.5 miles offshore just NW o=
> f Lorain. It gave chase to multiple gulls then gave brilliant shots off of t=
> he side of the boat. The second Pomarine came in to the wake at 4 miles offs=
> hore of Vermilion to the NE, giving brief views before it faded off to the e=
> ast. Photos to be posted in the next couple of days at: http://www.northnw.w=
> ordpress.com.
>
> Additional highlights included hundreds of Common Loons, Horned Grebes, near=
> ly a thousand Red-breasted Mergansers, two Black Scoters, two Surf Scoters, a=
> flock of Snow Buntings offshore Vermilion by 2 miles, a single third year L=
> esser Black-backed Gull (that followed in our wake for 15 miles), and a Spot=
> ted Sandpiper, Ruddy Duck and Bufflehead in Lorain Harbor. Several Great Bla=
> ck-backed Gulls, American Coots, many cormorants, and an adult Bald Eagle a h=
> alf mile off of Lorain.=20
>
> Thanks to ALL for a brilliant day in the field.=20
> CHEERS
>
> JB
>
> Jen Brumfield
> Cleveland, OH
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:33:18 -0400
> From: Su Snyder <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: White-winged Scoters at Clear Fork Reservoir in Richland County 11/5/11
>
> Hi all: Saw 2 White-winged Scoters near the dam at the Clear Fork Reservoir
> today. They were still present when I left at 6:15. Su Snyder, Wooster
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:48:19 -0700
> From: Robert Royse <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Deer Creek Nov.5
>
> I made another quick check of the Deer Creek Reservoir this afternoon. =
> There has been a big turnaround since even yesterday. At this time of =
> year every day can be both different and interesting there. Highlights =
> today include 2 RED-THROATED LOONS, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, and at least 1 =
> FRANKLIN'S GULL.
>
> Duck numbers and variety were down and no scoters were seen. Although =
> still abundant, Bonaparte's Gulls were down in numbers from yesterday =
> making scoping through all the gulls to find a Franklin's a little bit =
> easier.=20
>
> The road to all four picnic spots on the south side of the reservoir is =
> open again this year. The 3rd and 4th areas offer great vantage points =
> to scope out the SW part of the reservoir where there was the most =
> activity today.
>
> At the north end of the reservoir the most prominent change from =
> yesterday was an increase in the number of Killdeers present. For kicks =
> I counted 243 Killdeers from the road N of Pancoastburg. There were =
> plenty more Killdeers further south of there working their way along the =
> retreating mud. There was easily in excess of 300 Killdeers total around =
> the reservoir today.
>
> Bob Royse
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:02:45 -0400
> From: =?windows-1252?Q?Irene_Krise?= <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Local Patch Pelagic Trip
>
> Greetings All,
>
> I was fortunate enough to attend back to back weekend pelagic trips=20
> sponsored by Jen Brumfield, Gabe Leidy and Local Patch Birding. I=20
> encourage birders to attend any future pelagic trips that are hosted by=20=
>
> LPB. The guides along with the captain of the boat worked as a team in=20=
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> assisting all participants in seeing the birds which made it such a=20
> rewarding experience. The species we viewed were the closest I've ever=20=
>
> seen. The views of the Parasitic and Pomarine Jaegers, as these were=20
> hunting over Lake Erie, were breathtaking. We were able to view the true=20=
>
> essence of these spectacular birds as the captain of the boat followed th=
> e=20
> birds in action. Many participants were able to capture some photos as=20=
>
> these birds put on a show coming head-on toward the boat and flying into=20=
>
> the wake. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. The guides and captain were over-the-
> top...the participants were fantastic...the food was great...but most of=20=
>
> all the field experience was amazing!!
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:28:02 -0400
> From: John Pogacnik <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Lakeshore Waterbird Survey 11/5
>
> There was a light but steady movement of birds today. There were a lot of
> red-breasted mergansers. There were no flocks larger than 40 birds however.
> Waterfowl of note was a group of 11 white-winged scoters.
>
> Lakeshore Waterbird Survey
> North Perry, Lake County
> November 5, 2011, 745-0945
> Weather- clear
> Winds- S 5-10, Temp- 32-35 F
> Barometer- 30.37-30.39,
> Humidity-81-78, Dew point- 27-30
> Waves- 2-3 feet, Flight direction- loons, Bonaparte's gulls east, all else
> west
>
> Tundra swan 6
> Canvasback 18
> WHITE-WINGED SCOTER 11
> Common goldeneye 4
> Red-breasted merganser 1048
> Common loon 28
> Horned grebe 3
> Double-crested cormorant 28
> Bald eagle 1 sub-adult
> Bonaparte's gull 728
> Ring-billed gull 245
> Herring gull 28
> Great black-backed gull 2
> Common tern 2
>
> John Pogacnik
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:37:47 -0400
> From: John Pogacnik <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Ashtabula County Lakefront 11/5
>
> I took a drive along the Ashtabula County Lakefront this afternoon. I
> thought there might be some remnants of yesterdays flight, there wasn't. I
> was surprised at the lack of waterfowl along the lake. there were a few
> mergansers here and there and that was about it. The largest group of
> Bonaparte's gulls was at Conneaut, about 800 birds. There were Bonaparte's
> gulls elsewhere. The only bird of note was a first cycle LAUGHING GULL at
> Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula. It was probably the same bird that was spotted
> there last weekend.
>
> Here is a brief synopsis of the highlights:
>
> Conneaut
> black-crowned night-heron- 1, lesser yellowlegs-1, dunlin- 9, sanderling-1,
> Common tern- 16 on the ground at one time, but probably twice that number,
> Forster's tern- 1 juvenile, snow bunting 300+, several flocks passed by east
> to west
>
> Ashtabula Harbor
> Laughing gull- 1
>
> Geneva
> Red-headed woodpecker-1
>
> John Pogacnik
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> Perry, OH 44081
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:50:18 -0400
> From: JB <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Pomarine Jaeger photos
>
> Two photos of one of the immature Pomarine Jaegers from todays pelagic trip a=
> re posted on: http://www.northnw.wordpress.com (both photos by Sherrie Duris=
> ). An excellent study in structure and plumage. More photos to be posted soo=
> n. This Pom, the most cooperative of the three jaegers, was initially spotte=
> d at 6 miles offshore Vermilion, and was "pulled" and chased for three miles=
> towards shore over the period of an hour for incredible views.=20
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> JB
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> Jen Brumfield
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:45:32 -0400
> From: rob thorn <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: AlumCreekLake,11-04
>
> I stopped briefly at several spots around the reservoir north of Columbus yesterday and found the kaleidoscope of migrating waterbirds was shifting again. The totals for the portion of the lake around and below the Chesire bridge down to the dam included
> Black Ducks - 10+, several locations
> Gadwall - 8+, mostly down by the dam
> Lesser Scaup - 250+ (mostly in a huge raft down by the dam)
> Bufflehead - 5, mostly down by the dam
> Hooded Merganser - 2 off SummerRidge access
> Red-br. Mergansers - 8+ off the Cheshire causeway
> Ruddy Ducks - 30+ down near the dam
> American Coot - 30+ near dam
> Common Loon - 2 off SummerRidge access
> Pied-billed Grebe - 2 near the dam
> Horned Grebe - 24+, at several sites around the reservoir
> Kildeer - 10+ across all sites
> Greater Yellowlegs - along sandflats off SummerRidge access
> Bonaparte's Gull - 150+ scattered all around the reservoir
> Ring-billed Gull - 120+, mostly down near the dam and beach area
> Herring Gull - 20+, mostly around the beach area
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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 18:48:09 -0700
> From: Ben Coulter <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Conneaut Black Tern 11/5
>
> I also birded Conneaut Harbor in the afternoon for a couple=
>
> Hi all,=0A=0A=0AI also birded Conneaut Harbor in the afternoon for a couple=
> of hours.=A0 The only notable additions to =0AJohn Pogacnik's list were a =
> juvenile BLACK TERN, which flew in and =0Apreened with the gulls and terns =
> on the mudflats for a few minutes, and a first-cycle Lesser-Black-backed Gu=
> ll which disappeared after about an hour.=A0 Presumably the tern was the sa=
> me one reported from 10/30.=0A=0A=0ACheers,Ben Coulter
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