There are two Bald Eagles checking out an ​old nest at the 5th Avenue
bridge in Grandview Heights.

On Sat, Apr 1, 2017, 1:16 PM rob thorn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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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