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Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert January 4, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold Highlights of this week's report include: ● Christmas Bird Count Sightings The following has been reported: The 76th Dayton Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count was completed on Dec 31, 2000 with the following new record highs: Canada Geese 3397 Gadwall 77 Ring-necked Duck 11 Red-tailed Hawk 46 Cooper's Hawk 14 Northern Harrier 14 Bald Eagles 2 Hermit Thrush 9 file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba010401.htm (1 of 3)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert White-throated Sparrow 352 In addition, two Common Loons, two Black-crowned Night-Herons, and 12 Mute Swans were observed. To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba010401.htm (2 of 3)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert January 8, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold Highlights of this week's report include: ● Snowy Owl ● Long-Eared Owl On Friday January 5th, the Wilmington Snowy Owl was still present. The area is being monitored by the police due to the parking. Also reported were Horned Larks on Conservancy Road and a Towhee at Germantown Metropark. On Saturday, January 6 at Buckcreek State Park, the following were observed: a Mute Swan, Black Ducks, Pintails and Gadwalls. On Sunday, January 7, a Long Eared Owl was reported at George Rogers Clark Park. The Horned Larks and Lapland Longspurs were still present on the west side of Dog Leg Road north of US 40. To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba010801.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert January 16, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Northern Saw-whet Owl ● Red-shouldered Hawk ● Bald Eagle On January 15th, there was a Northern Saw-whet Owl reported at Englewood Metropark. Also, a flock of Golden-crowned Kinglets was observed. A Red-shouldered Hawk was seen at Caesar Creek State Park on the 15th. A Bald Eagle was reported on the Miami River near Carillon Park. On the 13th, a Hermit Thrush was observed at Charleston Falls. There is currently good birding on the Miami River. Observed over the last week were: Hooded Merganser Pied-billed Grebe Mute Swan Redhead Gadwall Northern Shoveler Herring Gull Ring-billed Gull Follow the road west of the river to Sun Watch Village for the best viewing. file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba011601.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert January 30, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Northern Shrike ● Fox Sparrow ● Bald Eagle A Northern Shrike has been reported north of Ludlow Falls. A Fox Sparrow was reported at Aullwood Audubon Center. A Bald Eagle has been observed since January 5th at Englewood Metropark. Cooper's Hawks have been reported in a number of backyards. On Jan 19th, Mute Swans were reported on the Miami River. If you observe Pine Siskin or Purple Finch, please give us a call. To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba013001.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert February 7, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Red-winged Blackbird ● Rusty Blackbird ● Yellow-bellied Sapsucker On February 4th, 6 Red-winged Blackbirds and 1 Rusty Blackbird were reported at Spring Valley Wildlife Area. In addition, the boardwalk at Spring Valley is still closed. On February 4th, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was observed at Woodland Cemetery. Also one was reported in a backyard observation. At Caesar Creek State Park on February 4th, the following ducks were observed: Canvasback, Common Goldeneye, Ring-necked Duck, American Black Duck and Gadwall. On January 28th on the river in Dayton, the following were observed: American Coots, Common Merganser, Hooded Merganser , Northern Shoveler and Common Goldeneye. An adult and an immature Bald Eagle are being observed at Englewood Metropark. There have been reports of brief observations of Red-breasted Nuthatches in backyards. file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba020701.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert February 13, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Blue Phase Snow Goose ● Common Grackle On February 8th, two Turkey Vultures were observed at Sugarcreek Metropark. On February 11th at Englewood Metropark, a Blue Phase Snow Goose was reported. Also seen there were Lesser Scaup, Common Merganser, Hooded Merganser, American Black Duck and Ring-necked Duck. On February 11th, Common Grackle were seen near the intersection of State Route 40 and Dog Leg Road. On the February 10th Field Trip of the Dayton Audubon Society to Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, the following were observed: 3 Long-eared Owls, 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl, Northern Harriers, Rough-legged Hawks, and Horned Larks To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba021301.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert February 20, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Sandhill Cranes ● Ross's Goose On February 19th , four Sandhill cranes were observed in a field at Manning Road and Diamond Mill Road. To reach the area, go west on State Route 725 from Miamisburg. Go north (right turn) on State Route 4. Then go west (left turn) on Manning Road to Diamond Mill Road. On February 19th at Old Reid Park, a Ross's Goose was reported. Old Reid park is south of C.J.Brown Reservoir in Buck Creek State Park just north of Springfield. On February 18th, displaying Woodcocks were reported at Germantown Metropark. This is the time of the year to watch for mating Woodcocks. To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba022001.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert March 1, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Snow Goose ● Albino Red-tailed Hawk On February 28th at Old Reid Park, a Snow Goose was reported. Old Reid park is south of C.J. Brown Reservoir in Buck Creek State Park just north of Springfield. On February 28th, an Albino Red-tailed Hawk with a pale pink tail was reported at the Xenia Bypass and State Route 35. It has been observed for one year at this location. Observed on February 26th and 27th at Eastwood Lake were Buffleheads, Horned Grebes and Killdeer. To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season bird sightings in the Dayton area, you may call Betty Berry at (937)836-3022 or Jim Arnold at (937)293-4876. 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). file:///Users/Mike/Documents/Dayton%20Audubon%20Society/RareBirdAlert/2001/rba030101.htm (1 of 2)12/25/10 11:18 AM Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert Dayton Audubon Society Southwestern Ohio (Dayton) Rare Bird Alert March 6, 2001 Compiled by Jim Arnold The highlights of this week's report are: ● Tree Swallows On March 3 and 4, Tree Swallows were observed at Spring Valley. This is a very early arrival of Tree Swallows. Also, seen were Wood Ducks, Red-winged Blackbirds, Rusty Blackbirds and Yellow-rumped Warblers.