I stopped by this west Dublin MetroPark, as well as nearby parks, looking for strays. Mostly it was expected residents, some common, some not. Included in the mix were: Veery - 1 was singing in the woodlot at nearby Avery Park. There are always 1-2 summer strays of this species around Columbus, possibly from the Hocking Hills breeding population Bobolink - 1 male was on territory on the north grassland loop of the MetroPark. This is a fairly low number for a spot that can get into double figures. Grasshopper Sparrow - 1-2 were singing in the grassy areas of the disc golf course near the north entrance of the MetroPark. This is about expected. I couldn't find any Savannah Sparrows, though. E.Meadowlarks - 2 were singing at the wetland, while 4-5 were singing along the north loop grasslands Scarlet Tanagers - singles were singing in the woodlot at Trabue Preserve and the woodlot NW of the Glacier Ridge parking area. Red-shouldered Hawk - 1 was calling at Trabue Preserve, where one was back in May, raising hopes for a territory there. ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Please consider joining our Society, at www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]