Hi,

During our survey hike today we found 3 Louisiana Waterthrushes singing on
territory along the East Branch of the Chagrin River.  Another species of
note was singing Winter Wren.

Keep in mind that Louisiana Waterthrush are an early migrant, generally on
territory in northern Ohio in the first 2 weeks of April.

Louisiana Waterthrush nests along flowing water.  In spite of what may be
reported on eBird in western Ohio, keep in mind that by May, migration of
this species is complete, and a Waterthrush found in a marsh or near a pond
is most certainly a Northern. Given the similarity of these species extreme
and extraordinary care must be taken before identifying a Waterthrush found
along still waters in May as Louisiana, and should only be done by someone
who has studied Louisiana Waterthrush, in appropriate habitat, in detail.
Louisiana Waterthrush can be found in Western Ohio, in May, very very small
numbers, in riparian habitats, in areas like Oak Openings.

Haans

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