Hi,

During the OBBA2 Mourning Warbler was only confirmed as a breeding species
in 1 block and was probable in 4 other blocks, all in Geauga and Lake
Counties.

This confirmed breeding really is a special find.

Haans

On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 9:25 PM, Matt Valencic <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> What a great Father's Day gift - Yesterday Scott Huge (Geauga County
> birder)
> and his dad found a female Mourning Warbler on private property in Claridon
> Township, Geauga County.  A second bird was heard nearby making an 'alarm'
> chip call and he noted that the female seemed agitated by their presence.
> He was thinking maybe a breeding pair in this overgrown brush habitat.
> They
> left the area.
>
>
>
> We went back today around 5:30pm and immediately located a male Mourning
> Warbler carrying a caterpillar back to the area where yesterday's unseen
> bird was heard.  We snapped several quick shots before the sky opened up
> and
> drenched us.  You won't be able to 'chase' this bird but you might enjoy a
> few pictures at
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05/sets/72157653319568110. Scott
> is
> posting his find on eBird.
>
>
>
> Sorry for the poor quality but the camera was pushed to the limit (ISO at
> 6400) in very low light conditions just before the storm.
>
>
>
> Matt Valencic
>
> Geauga County
>
>
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