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- RBA
* Ohio
* Statewide
* February 3, 2012
* OHST1202.03
- Species Mentioned (Caps denote a review list species):
Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Ross’s Goose
Cackling Goose
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Red-throated Loon
BLACK-TAILED GULL
Thayer’s Gull
Iceland Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Glaucous Gull
Snowy Owl
Long-eared Owl
COMMON RAVEN
Northern Shrike
Common Yellowthroat
HARRIS’S SPARROW
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
White-winged Crossbill
Common Redpoll
- Transcript
This is the Ohio Rare Bird Report for February 3, 2012.
Compiler: Ethan Kistler. Email: ohiobirder(at)yahoo.com
Sightings have been gleaned from the Ohio list-serve, rarebird.org,
Cincinnati Bird Sightings Log, Bobolink Area RBA (330-763-5119), Facebook,
eBird and other sources.
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
Greater White-fronted Goose – Kenn Kaufman observed two mixed in with
Canada’s over the Magee Causeway on 31 Jan in Ottawa, Jeff Harvey had two on
28 Jan and another on 29 Jan in Mahoning, and Leslie Houser observed one in
Wyandot on 28 Jan
Snow Goose – Singles were reported at Killdeer Plains, Wyandot on 28 Jan
(Leslie Houser), Wayne on 28 Jan (Dan Gesualdo), and Hancock on 29 Jan (Jeff
Loughman). At least three have been at Funk Bottoms, Wayne (Bobolink RBA),
Ross’s Goose – A single bird was found on 26 Jan off Prairie Lane Road,
Wayne (Su Snyder & Sue Evanoff) and still remains as of 31 Jan (Bobolink RBA)
Cackling Goose – Singles were reported in Erie (Dan Gesualdo) and Greene
(Sue Tackett) on 29 Jan, eleven were mixed with Canada’s at Prairie Oak
Metroparks, Franklin on 30 Jan (Paul Hurtado), and four were in Paulding on
1 Feb (Scott Myers)
Surf Scoter – Nancy Anderson spotted two at Sims Park, Cuyahoga on 28 Jan
with one remaining on 30 Jan
White-winged Scoter – John Pogacnik recorded two during a lakeshore
waterbird survey in Lake on 29 Jan
Black Scoter – One was recorded during a lakeshore waterbird survey in Lake
on 29 Jan (John Pogacnik)
Red-throated Loon – John Pogacnik observed one in Lake during a lakeshore
waterbird survey on 29 Jan
BLACK-TAILED GULL – Found back on November 16th by Craig Holt, the gull
remains as of 31 Jan in Ashtabula. For more information see
(http://northnw.wordpress.com/bt-gull/)
Thayer’s Gull – Paul Hurtado discovered a 1st cycle at SWACO Landfill,
Franklin on 28 Jan, a first county record and most likely second record away
from the lakefront. It was still present the following day (eBird, fide Paul
Hurtado). A single bird was observed at Lorain Harbor on 28 Jan (Tom Bartlett)
Iceland Gull – One was at Lorain Harbor on 28 Jan (Brad Sparks)
Lesser Black-backed Gull – An adult and 2nd cycle were present at SWACO
Landfill, Franklin on 28 Jan (Paul Hurtado) and at least four have been
observed off Lorain over the past week (m.obs)
Glaucous Gull – Paul Hurtado had a 3rd cycle at SWACO Landfill, Franklin on
28 Jan and at least three have been off Lorain over the past week (m.obs)
Snowy Owl – Fewer reports than earlier in the season. Laura Madden reports
the Ashtabula bird was still present on 31 Jan. The train workers reported
that two birds have been present.
Long-eared Owl – Reports came from Warren on 28 Jan (John Hull), Ashland
(Levi Hochstetler, fide Bruce Glick), and The Wilds, Muskingum (Columbus
Avid Birders, fide Al La Sala) on 29 Jan
COMMON RAVEN – The Knox individual continued at least through 27 Jan (Kent
Miller)
Northern Shrike – Reports came from Lucas, Mahoning, Ottawa, Richland, Wood,
Wayne, and Wyandot
Common Yellowthroat –Sherrie Duris discovered a female east of Toledo in
Lucas on 29 Jan
HARRIS’S SPARROW – The Bobolink Area RBA reported one hanging around Joseph
Miller’s property northeast of Winesburg in Holmes. For more info, call the
hotline at (330-763-5119). Birders welcome, excluding Sundays.
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW – The individual near Findley, Hancock was present as
of 28 Jan (Dan Gesualdo). This is the fourth consecutive winter it has
returned to Ohio.
White-winged Crossbills – A couple flocks remain in Lucas including 30-40 at
Woodlawn Cemetery and a dozen at Swan Creek Cemetery (m.obs). Other reports
include one in Hardin on 27-29 Jan (Carl Hoagstrom), four in Lucas on 29 Jan
(Ethan Kistler) and at least eight in Seneca on 1 Feb (Tom Bartlett)
Common Redpoll – Reports came from Hancock, Lake, Lucas, Pickaway, Wood and
as far south as Washington. Highest count of 23 came from Woodlawn Cemetery,
Lucas on 28 Jan (Sherrie Duris)
- End Transcript
Good birding,
Ethan Kistler
Oak Harbor, Ohio
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