DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

June 22, 2007

Compiled by Ralph Dennler
The highlight of this report is:
  • Eurasian Collared-Dove

On June 19th and on June 20th Eurasian Collared-Dove was seen in Fort Jefferson, which is south of Greeneville on SR 121. The birds have been observed at the intersection of SR 121 and Weaver Station-Ft. Jefferson Rd. The lady living at the southeastern corner of the intersection has a log book for visiting birders to sign.

Seen at Caesar Creek State Park on June 20th were Tennessee Warbler, Orchard Oriole, Pileated Woodpecker, and Eastern Bluebird.

Observed at Kiser Lake State Park on June 18th were Yellow and Hooded Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Hairy Woodpecker, and many Turkey Vultures.

"Birding News"

**Bird species show sharp declines in U.S.**
A new study by the National Audubon Society shows that 20 common American birds, such as whippoorwills and the Rufous hummingbird, have declined by more than half in the past 40 years.
"The sound of the meadowlark singing was the sound of summer; now it's not," said author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul, who joined the Audubon Society in announcing the study Thursday.
Some bird species experienced more drastic declines, such as the northern bobwhite, whose population declined by 82%, and the Eastern meadowlark, which had a 71% decline.
For details, click on Common Birds In Decline.
** 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

  • June 15, 2007
  • June 8, 2007
  • May 21, 2007
  • May 16, 2007
  • May 10, 2007
  • May 3, 2007
  • April 23, 2007

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