I visited several wetlands scattered across south Columbus and suburbs, starting with 3-Creeks metroPark, then Wlanut Woods, and finishing at Pickerington Ponds.  Water levels, not surprisingly, were high at every one of them, so shorebirds were absent. Also, the long, mild summer has allowed most of these wetlands to 'grow in', so vegetation covers much of them. Still there were interesting birds, including

Trumpeter Swans - the duo at Ellis Pond in Pick Ponds is still there, best seen along Wright Road.
Great Egrets - 3 were at the Borrow Pit wetland at 3-Creeks, while 4 were at Mallard Marsh at Pick Ponds
Osprey - 1 was at the Walnut Wood wetlands, while another was sitting south of Arrowhead Marsh at Pick ponds
Bald Eagle - an immature bird flew past Ellis Pond at Pick Ponds
Red-shouldered Hawk - 1 adult was calling near the Borrow Pit wetlands in 3-Creeks
Kestrels - singles were at the Walnut Woods wetland and near Arrowhead Marsh at Pick Ponds
E.Kingbirds - still 1-2 were hanging out around Walnut Woods wetlands
Swallows - no big flocks, but small numbers of Barn & Rough-winged at most spots, topped by 30 at Arrowhead Marsh
Blue-winged Warbler - a male was foraging along the Meadowlark Trail at Pick Ponds, an unusual location for one.

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