Wednesday, August 27th...a whirlwind day of birding and one of the most fun I've had in some time. After shunning some obligations, I arrived arrived at the Medusa flats around 11:15. The TRICOLORED HERON, which had been present for Jen Brumfield and Nancy ? minutes earlier had come up missing, and did not reappear during my stay. It is more than likely still in the area, with so much habitat available. Shorebirds were present in decent numbers, though none decidely rare. Jen did have a Baird's earlier and there were a few Stilt Sandpipers present. We headed on to to Willow Point, which had moderate numbers of shorebirds, including a nice group of Stilt Sands, but little else to mention. Things changed quickly when we arrived at Bellevue - CR 292. Spread out before us were hundreds of shorebirds, and most of them at close range and in ridiculous light. We quickly spotted a WILSON'S and 2 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, and when the Peregine flew over they moved closer to us, right along the railroad tracks. We were literally able to photograph this trio from ten feet away, as they fed together (photos to be posted on Rarebird later on). Other highlights included a single BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER on the open, grassy flats and at least 10 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS - counted in a single scan. The Peregrines and some local ATVers (yes, they're here too) kept the birds on their toes. And, for the grand finale...at 6 pm, Jen & I headed off to Coshocton County into steady rain and darkening skies. Thanks to on-point directions and some slick driving, we arrived at the spot as light was fading...to see THREE WOOD STORKS feeding peacefully in the river below. The birds were quite intent on foraging and were still doing so as darkness fell. Some black, but diagnostic photos were obtained. A marvelously magnificent day to be an Ohio birder - for sure. -Gabe Leidy Cleveland ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]