Even the drizzly morning couldn't slow the steady progress of migrants and returning nesters this morning along the Scioto River in Columbus.  I stopped at both Scioto Audubon and Berliner Parks, and found a steady movement of early temperate migrants.  Included among the notable birds were:

Great Egret - at least 1 was stalking around the bay at Scioto Audubon
Cormorants - 8 fishing in the rain-swollen river was an interesting sight
Bald Eagles - 1 adult and 2 juveniles in Berliner speak to a family group from last year
Osprey - a pair were soaring together over Scioto Audubon
Flickers - 2 at each site were unusual for such an urban area
E.Phoebes - 2 at Scioto and 4 at Berliner continue the strong Spring showing of this early migrant
BrownCreepers - 6 in the riparian woods of Berliner speak to a movement of these guys
WinterWrens - single birds were singing at both Scioto Audubon and Berliner
Kingelts - lots of Golden-cronws (18+), but also found a single Ruby-crown (at Scioto)
HermitThrush - 1 was foraging along the edge of the bikepath at Berliner
Chipping Sparrows - 2 were at Scioto Audubon, but weren't singing on this chilly overcast morning
FieldSparrow - 1 was singing in the overgrown field at Berliner Park
Juncos - a few were still scattered between both parks
Cowbirds - they've arrived in force, with double-digit squealing males at both parks

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