Rain & wind made my effort more challenging but I visited Denison (twice), land lab, morris woods, lobdell & the bike path in Granville, all in licking county. I started around 7:30am, took a break while it poured then ventured back out around noon. Unless I pick up an owl tonight when I check for the aurora, looks like my modest effort wrapped up at 80 species with 3 Chimney Swifts seen from the bike path.

Highlights were a pair of Blue Grosbeaks FOY at the Land Lab. A male indigo bunting was in the same area so size/coloration difference obvious. Male was feeding in some long grass & the female was perched low on a tall weed. They were on the edge of a tall weedy area not far from the playing fields. Had chat, Willow FC, 1st year male orchard Oriole & a brown thrasher in the same area.

Good looks at a female Canada Warbler at Lobdell was nice also. Picked up FOY Willow FC at Land Lab & FOY Gray-cheeked Thrush at Morris Woods. Only got 12 warblers. Wind really impacted birding by ear.

I won’t list everything here—I did ebird lists for each location as well as a May 11 trip report if anybody is interested.

Peggy Wang
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