DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

May 2, 2010

Compiled by Ralph Dennler

The highlights of this report are:

  • Dayton Audubon Society Birdathon Highlights

Seen during the April 30th-May 1st period of the Dayton Audubon Society Birdathon were the following highlights:

At Spring Valley Wildlife Area on April 30th seen were HAIRY WOODPECKER, EASTERN KINGBIRD, EASTERN CATBIRD, BALTIMORE and ORCHARD ORIOLE; YELLOW-THROATED and WARBLING VIREO; SCARLET TANAGER, WOOD THRUSH, and YELLOW and PROTHONOTARY WARBLER.

Observed on May 1st at Englewood MetroPark were DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, CHIMNEY SWIFT, PURPLE MARTIN, a first-of-the-season GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER, WOOD THRUSH, and INDIGO BUNTING; while ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK and WILD TURKEY were seen at the north park. EASTERN MEADOWLARK, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE, first-of-the-season NORTHERN BOBWHITE and PRAIRIE WARBLER were seen at Germantown MetroPark, and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK and a first-of-the-season BOBOLINK were observed at Huffman Prairie.

Seen at Englewood MetroPark May 2nd were 2 BARRED OWLS and COMMON YELLOWTHROAT; and first-of-the-season YELLOW CHAT, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, and SUMMER TANAGER; as well as CHESTNUT-SIDED and BLUE-WINGED WARBLER.

"TUNES IN THE TREES"

“Tunes in the Trees”, ‘A Music Celebration’, the annual outdoor benefit concert for Brukner Nature Center returns to Troy on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10am – 4pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. All proceeds benefit the animal rehabilitation unit.

This year’s concert features local and regional bands playing Bluegrass, Folk and Acoustic music. Some returning bands are: Rum River Blend, Ann & Phil Case, Sugar Grove, Sweet Betsy, Berachah Valley, Rock Island Plow Co., Storm’s Creek & North & South.
New to the lineup are: Nev’r Dull Bluegrass, Eric Loy, Horseshoe Blend, Faultline, Evan Lanier & the Bluegrass Express, Kentucky Slim and the Hillbilly Blues Cats, & Absolute Breakdown.

RAIN OR SHINE the show will go on! One stage will be in the outdoor amphitheater, the other stage will be in the Heidelberg auditorium. – Both stages will be moved indoors if inclement weather.

You can buy a chance to win a Limited Edition Martin Guitar – Mahogany D ’09! Raffle tickets available Now at Brukner Nature Center, Sound City Music and from Rum River Blend band Members. Drawing will be held at 4pm at the event.
Need not be present to win.

Bring your lawn chair and stay the day! Carpooling is encouraged.

For further information, call Linda Tatarian @ 937-440-9834, or check out the websites:

http://www.tunesinthetrees.com/
http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/

Brukner Nature Center at 937-698-6493
5995 W. Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy

Previous RBAs

To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season sightings in the Dayton area, call Betty Berry at 937-836-3022 or Ralph Dennler at 937-294-5086.

If you choose to email your report, please send your NAME, DATE, LOCATION and SIGHTING to: audubon@dayton.net

This Dayton Audubon Rare Bird Alert is updated periodically as warranted. For last minute updates, call the Dayton Audubon Hotline at 937-640-BIRD(2473).

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