DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

May 27, 2010

Compiled by Ralph Dennler

The highlight of this report is:

  • Prairie Warbler

A PRAIRIE WARBLER was seen today (May 27) at Englewood MetroPark main park, while WILLOW FLYCATCHER, ORCHARD ORIOLE, BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, BELTED KINGFISHER, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, and YELLOW WARBLER were observed at the North park.

On May 26th, seen at Aullwood Gardens were BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, WARBLING VIREO, EASTERN CATBIRD, CEDAR WAXWING, NORTHERN FLICKER, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, EASTERN PHOEBE, CHIPPING SPARROW, and INDIGO BUNTING.

Seen May 23rd at Englewood MetroPark North park was BLUE GROSBEAK.

BLACK VULTURE and GREAT HORNED OWL were seen near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base May 22nd.

RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS are being seen at feeders throughout the valley. SUMMER TANAGERS continue to be seen near the picnic shelter at Englewood MetroPark main park.

Purple Gallinule at Spring Valley Wildlife Area May 9, 2010
Photographer Stan Lessig

Previous RBAs

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