Hi,

Four Louisiana Waterthrushes were found on our survey hike in Stebbin's
Gulch at the Holden Arboretum this morning. The phenology of this species
on the extreme northern edge of its breeding range can only be described as
clock like.  We find them every year on or about April 1 in their preferred
breeding habitat along high quality running water.  They are always heard
as well as seen when they arrive.

Given the relatively mild winter we have been searching for them for the
past 3 weeks to no avail.  April 1 is the date warm or cold.  By about the
3rd week in April breeding territories are established.

Also found this morning was a singing Winter Wren. An expected but
irregular breeding species here on the front of the Allegheny Plateau.

Haans

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