DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

April 17, 2008

Compiled by Ralph Dennler
The highlights of this report are:
  • First-of-the-season Prothonotary Warbler
  • White-eyed Vireo
  • Greater Yellowlegs
  • Black-crowned Night-Heron

A White-eyed Vireo was heard singing at Spring Valley Wildlife Area on April 17th, while 3 Osprey were seen.

Seen on April 16th at Spring Valley Wildlife Area were Prothonotary, Yellow-throated, and Yellow-rumped Warbler; Louisiana Waterthrush, Mute Swan, Sora, Virginia Rail, Pileated Woodpecker, and Osprey.

On April 16th, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Greater Yellowlegs were seen at Englewood MetroPark north park.

On April 16th, an immature Bald Eagle was observed flying over the meadow at Englewood MetroPark.

Blue-winged Warblers were observed at the Aullwood Audubon Center feeder on April 15th.

4th Annual
“Tunes in The Trees”

A Benefit for Brukner Nature Center

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 10:00am – 4:00pm

5995 W. Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, OH

Brukner Nature Center celebrates a day of music, song, hikes and hot dogs.

Admission is Free ~ Donations Welcome!

~~~ Featuring ~~~
Rum River Blend ~ Sugar Grove ~ Ann & Phil Case ~ ‘Eli’ Rock Island Plow Company ~ Wild Breed Boys ~ Peaceful Mountain C & M Bluegrass ~ True Life Travelers ~ Tree & Friends ~ Country Grass Walter Smith & the Cumberland Mt. Boys ~ Laurel Mountain

Drawing for a SWDG Martin guitar will be held at 4pm! Get your tickets now!
For Guitar RaffleTickets, Contact Mark Acton at 937-477-3420 or x3368

Musicians volunteer to perform Bluegrass, Folk and American Acoustic music to raise funds for the wildlife rehabilitation unit.

Acquaint yourself with Brukner Nature Center, walk the trails, visit the wildlife, listen to the music, see the special programs including Bee Keepers, Bird Club,Star Gazers, Wood Carvers, Fiber Guild and Gem Club!

Something for everyone! Bring your lawn chair and stay the day.

2 Stages ~ 13 Bands ~ 6 Hours of Music ~ 165 Acres ~ Over 40 Wildlife Ambassadors

For more information call: 937-698-6493

Brukner Nature Center is a privately funded non profit nature preserve dedicated to environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation.

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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