Yesterday evening, I heard the first wispy "bzeeee!" of the season from
several Blue-gray Gnatcatchers on my property in Athens County.

I will be interested to see if they are as abundant this year as they were
last year.  I remember being amazed at what felt like a very high density of
gnatcatchers in a relatively small area last spring and summer.  Will the
same hold true this year?

Also, a Pileated Woodpecker showed me her nest cavity in a sycamore tree
last night, which was a pleasant surprise.  Northern Flickers have also been
EXTREMELY vocal and numerous over the last week.  

Good birding to all!
Heather Aubke
Albany, OH

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