DAS

Dayton Audubon Society

Southwestern Ohio (Dayton)
Rare Bird Alert

July 19, 2007

Compiled by Ralph Dennler
The highlight of this report is:
  • Lesser Black-backed Gull and other shore birds

On July 17th seen at Englewood MetroPark were Short-billed Dowitcher, Solitary, Pectoral, Spotted, Least and Semi-palmated Sandpiper; numerous Killdeer, and Great Blue Heron.

Eurasian Collared-Dove was seen July 16th in West Chester (which is located in Preble County) and in Celina behind the Wendy's and on the utility wires alongside Warren Rd near the intersection with Cherry Rd.

Observed at Buck Creek State Park on July 15th were Spotted, Least and Western Sandpiper; Forster's Tern, and Lesser Black-backed Gull.

Blue Grosbeak continue to be reported throughout the area in locations such as Spring Valley Wildlife Area, Englewood MetroPark north park and Oakes Quarry Park, as well as locations in Shelby and Logan counties.

"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.

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.

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