They basically point to the parking lots of fishing spots on the lakes for the most part. Here is Hoover's Map: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/LakeMapLandingPage/HooverReservoirFishingMap/tabid/19524/Default.aspx I don't know who does the Scioto's but if you call the Franklin Co. park system, and/or the DNR, they can usually help you. BTW Hoover's M,N,&L are great for Prothonotary pics. ;-D On 4/4/2011 11:11 AM, Hutson, Timothy B wrote: > I also am in Franklin County and am new to the Ohio Birds listserver as of last fall. I have seen many references to "area D", "area L", or similar references but have no idea where I can find out what locations these point to. I am totally familiar with "The Pit" etc at places like Greenlawn but last year was my "Year of the Duck" ...as it were. I had never spent time with ducks (except the ubiquitous mallards) before last year. Is there a web site or publication that lists these areas for the different reservoirs? I have noted some really nice sightings on the listserver at (for example) Hoover but am not sure how to locate the best areas. I am especially interested in areas where I can get as close as possible for photography. > > Maps for birders of the local areas would be really nice to see that highlight the best areas to find water birds. Do any exist? > > Thanks > Tim Hutson > [log in to unmask] > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > 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] > ______________________________________________________________________ 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]