DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

May 21, 2007

Compiled by Ralph Dennler
The highlights of this report are:
  • Lark Sparrow
  • Glossy Ibis

On May 20th, three Lark Sparrows were seen and more were heard at Oakes Quarry Park, which is located just east of the junction of IR675 and SR 235 on 235.

On May 20th, a Glossy Ibis was observed at Spring Valley Wildlife Area, as well as Spotted Sandpiper, Green Heron, and Sandhill Crane.

On May 20, seen at Germantown MetroPark were Henslow's Sparrow, Northern Bobwhite, Bobolink, Yellow-breasted Chat, Eastern Meadowlark, Northern Mockingbird, and Eastern Bluebird.

On May 17th , seen at Buck Creek State Park were Ruddy Turnstone; Least, Spotted and Semipalmated Sandpiper; and Dunlin and Caspian Tern.

On May 17th, a Sanderling was observed at Caesar Creek State Park.



Lark Sparrow - 5/20/07
Photo by Darlene Snuffer

"Birding News"

** City birds sing for silent nights **
Robins in urban areas sing at night because it is too noisy during the day, a study suggests.
For details click on http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/6591649.stm



Previous RBAs

  • May 16, 2007
  • May 10, 2007
  • May 3, 2007
  • April 23, 2007
  • April 20, 2007
  • April 13, 2007
  • April 2, 2007
  • March 30, 2007
  • March 27, 2007

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