To add to Tara's observations on the bay there were large numbers of diving
ducks along the Lake Erie coast at Magee this morning. Estimated ~ 35,000
birds approximately 300 yards from shore as far as could be seen both east
and west. Mostly Lesser Scaup (75%), Redhead (20%), and a smaller mix of
Canvasback, Bufflehead, Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and Red-breasted
Merganser. Did not observe any Ruddy's but not unusual the first seen along
the coast is in the bay. 

Mark Shieldcastle
Research Director
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Oak Harbor, Ohio
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tara
Baranowski
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 2:48 PM
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Subject: [Ohio-birds] Nearshore Sightings

There were scattered rafts of ruddy ducks on Sandusky Bay today as well as
canvasbacks, red heads, and ring-necked ducks on the Portage River. In
Sandusky we observed over a dozen black-crowned night herons sharing a small
estuary with hooded mergansers.

With Lisa's announcement of the ferry start-up, the welcome warmth and sun
today and these sightings, spring has officially arrived to the coastal
area!

Happy April All!

Tara B.
Ottawa County


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