Rare Bird Alert

3 Black-bellied Plovers were sighted at Ellis Lake/ West Chester Wetlands (a.k.a. Firebird Lane) yesterday afternoon. These very distinct Plovers are easy to spot with solid black starting from the head and extending down to the belly, hence the name. And if your plans are to make a visit make sure you listen for the Bell’s Vireo.

Rare Bird Alert

Just because I’m at Lake Erie, doesn’t mean I can’t report a rare bird. Such is the case today when 2 Black Terns were sighted at Fernald Preserve at Lodge Pond feeding. If you’ve never been to Fernald Preserve before, this is the first ponf on the right when you turn onto the property.

Rare Bird Alert

A vocal Connecticut Warbler was heard yesterday by Jon & Samantha Frodge during the bird-a-Thon at Shawnee Lookout Park at the Fort Trail. This was the group I was going to be with if I did the Bird-a-Thon, however I had to help my son move home from college. Missed another life bird.

Rare Bird Alert

A Pacific Loon in full breeding plumage was seen at Eastwood Metropark which is Northeast of Dayton. I’ve not heard of this park, but will more than likely check out this bird today if reports are promising.

Rare Bird Alert

A Black-necked Stilt was reported at Ellis Lake/ West Chester Wetlands at 11:30 this morning. I myself went over after work arriving at 4:50 and meet up with both John Marvin and John Habib. We were able to re-locate the bird feeding. I’ll be posting a full report tomorrow with some pictures.

Rare Bird Alert

A Lesser Black-backed Gull has either been sighted from, or at, Caesar Creek State Park at the beach. This is a E-bird alert and hasn’t come across either the Ohio Listserv or Cincinnati Birds sightings log.