DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

June 8, 2007

Compiled by Ralph Dennler
The highlight of this report is:
  • Common Nighthawk

A Common Nighthawk was seen on June 7th on the overhead wires at the intersection of North Fairfield and Trebein Rds.

Lark Sparrow and Blue Grosbeak continue to be seen at Oakes Quarry Park, which is located on SR 235 just east of the intersection of SR 235 and IR 675.

Bobolinks continue to be seen at Huffman Prairie, which is accessible from WPAFB gate 16A on SR 444.


"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 21, 2007
  • May 16, 2007
  • May 10, 2007
  • May 3, 2007
  • April 23, 2007
  • April 20, 2007
  • April 13, 2007
  • April 2, 2007

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