Spring continues to advance, but at a rather slow pace here on Flint Ridge in Muskingum County. So far, only two warbler species have arrived, but I expect more soon. Louisiana waterthrush and ovenbird are present in Das Rheinchen Ravine, our deepest ravine with the most mature forest. They reliably nest there every year, and it's always nice to hear them singing. About mid-way down the ravine I encountered a substantial flock of white-throated sparrows. A blue-gray gnatcatcher was squeaking in the treetops near the "falls" in the same ravine. As I ascended out of that ravine I saw a wild turkey scurry away. I see their scratches often, but rarely spot them. No rose-breasted grosbeaks or scarlet tanagers yet, but, judging by their presence elsewhere in the state, ours will show up any day. Back near the house, multiple wood thrushes are singing in the Spring Hollow. Bob Evans Geologist, etc. Valhalla Acres Fiber Farm Hopewell Township, Muskingum County ______________________________________________________________________ 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]