On August 28th seen at Englewood MetroPark were Great Egret, Double-crested Cormorant, Chimney Swift, Field Sparrow and Blue-grey Gnatcatcher.
Observed at the same location on the 26th were Least, Stilt and Spotted Sandpiper; Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, while at the north park seen were Osprey; Broad-winged, Red-shouldered, Red-tailed, and Cooper's Hawk.
Great Egret and Blue Grosbeak were seen at Englewood MetroPark north park on August 24th.
Observed near UD on August 23rd was a Broad-winged Hawk.
On August 23rd and 24th numbers of Common Nighthawks were seen throughout the area as their migration commences.
"Birding News"
**Congratulations**
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Ralph Dennler, the Compiler and Voice of The DAS Rare Bird Alert. Ralph was inducted into the Dayton Theater Hall of Fame on August 12, 2007.
**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.
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).
