The Cardinal conventions The following conventions are used throughout all seasonal re- ports. Taxonomic order and nomenclature are those of the Check-list of North American Birds (1998: 7th ed), as updated through the 51st Supplement (2010) available at http://www.aou.org/checklist/north/ print/php. Common names are capitalized as used by the American Ornithologists’ Union. All credible sightings are published even if they have not yet been reviewed by the Ohio Bird Records Com- mittee. Underlined Common Names indicate those on the OBRC Review List; documentation is needed to add reports of these species to official state records, or to attribute their reports to the observer herein. County names are in bold italics. abbreviations The following abbreviations are used throughout all seasonal overviews and reports: et al. = and others fide = “on the authority of”, used ODW = Ohio Division of for third party submissions Wildlife m. obs. = multiple observers ONWR = Ottawa NWR Hocking = SP RBA = Rare Bird Alert Killdeer = Killdeer Plains WA Shawnee = Shawnee SF Magee = Magee Marsh WA SF = State Forest Maumee = Maumee Bay SP SNP = State Nature Preserve MP = Metropark SP = State Park Metzger = Metzger Marsh WA WA = Wildlife Area NP = Nature Preserve WS = Wildlife Sanctuary NWR = OBBA II = Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II, 2006-2011 OBRC = Ohio Bird Records Committee

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SEASONAL report SUMMER 2010 SPECIES ACCOUNTS By Matthew Shumar and Paul Rodewald [email protected] The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1085

Much of the information abundance counts. Additionally, included in this report was if a species was recorded in a taken from the Ohio Breeding block in a previous year, it may Bird Atlas II database; more not be reported again for that than 150,000 breeding bird block in future years. However, an observations were submitted increase in Atlas effort compared by volunteers and staff during to previous years likely helped the June-July reporting period. contribute observations in areas Additional information came that typically experience below- from the Ohio Department of average birding coverage. Natural Resources-Division of Wildlife (much of which was provided by Dave Sherman), Cornell Laboratory of Canada Goose Ornithology’s eBird program, Similar to previous years, and reports submitted to The the species was detected on Ohio Cardinal, Ohio Birds approximately 25% of Ohio listserv, and rarebird.org. Though eBird checklists and in at least information was processed 52 counties for June and July. from these various sources, we Additionally, the species was have made our best attempts at reported throughout the state on crediting the original observers OBBA II checklists, and by the with the record. end of the breeding season it had The 2010 summer reporting been confirmed in 1,174 Atlas period took place during the blocks (39%). fifth field season (out of six) for the Atlas. The Atlas provides Mute Swan an excellent framework to Observations were concentrated report on annual breeding in northern counties along Lake bird observations; however Erie; however, breeding records the structure does not allow were submitted in 11 counties for information to be reported from around the state, including on non-breeding species or several from Fairfield. Fledged

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young were reported in seven American Black Duck Atlas blocks. The species has Observations were reported shown an increase in numbers in only four OBBA II blocks over the last 20 years; however, from Ashtabula (Craig Holt), the extent of that expansion Guernsey (Leo Deininger), and is somewhat unclear because Cuyahoga, where a bird seen observers/records may not on 20 Jun with a large number distinguish between “wild” of Mallards was believed to breeding birds and domesticated have been present since the swans. previous Christmas Bird Count (Terri Martincic). Perhaps most Trumpeter Swan interesting was a pair seen on 26 Similarly to Mute Swan, June at Pickerington Ponds MP, observations were concentrated Fairfield (Katrina Schultes). near Lake Erie in Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky. However, fledged Mallard young were also reported farther Reported in every OBBA II south near other release sites in survey region; 776 records were Guernsey, Marion, Trumbull, submitted during the period. The Wayne, and Wyandot. Of the species was reported in at least 43 OBBA II records (including counties, but reports were more ODW data) submitted, 66% sparse in the Allegheny Plateau. confirmed breeding. Blue-winged Teal Wood Duck Reported from 13 counties As in previous years, reported and numerous records (n=47) in good numbers from at reported to OBBA II, with five least 42 counties in the state. breeding confirmations during Additionally, sightings of fledged the period. Fledged young young spanned the entire period. were reported in Hancock 12 In this reporting period, the Jul (Robert Sams), Mahoning species was recorded in 37% of 04 Jul (Jim Dolan), Hamilton OBBA II blocks. 07 Jul (Gary Stenger), and Trumbull 11 Jul (Carol Babyak). Gadwall Additionally, a nest with eggs Two pairs were reported in was reported in Ottawa 29 Jun adjacent Atlas blocks on 19 and (Mark Shieldcastle). 29 Jun in Ottawa and Sandusky (Mark Shieldcastle). Northern Shoveler Two single individuals were American Wigeon reported in adjacent Atlas blocks One individual was observed on on 19 and 29 Jun in Ottawa and 31 Jul in Erie (Chris Pierce). Sandusky (Mark Shieldcastle).

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Northern Pintail came from northerly counties, One report from Sandusky on though fledged young were 19 Jun (Mark Shieldcastle). reported as far south as Hamilton (Gary Stegner) and Green-winged Teal Vinton (David Gagne). Two pairs reported during period: birds present for a single Common Merganser day on 23 Jun in Hamilton Reported in four OBBA II (Gary Stegner), and courtship blocks during the period. Most behavior observed on 10 Jun observations have been made in Van Wert (David and Judy near the Pennsylvania border, Hochadel). Additionally, a single including reports of fledged bird was reported at Sandy Ridge young on 01 and 21 Jun in Reservation, Lorain on 06 Jun Columbiana (Jim Dolan) and (Mike Bracken). 30 Jun and 20 Jul in Ashtabula (Craig Holt, Craig Caldwell). Redhead However, a pair was observed One report of a male on territory as far west as Lorain on 24 Jun on 26 Jun from Little Portage (Hope Orr). Nest-boxes placed WA, Ottawa, (Mark Shieldcastle) throughout the region seem to and one individual 3 Jun- 4 July be helping the species to expand Mahoning (William Jones). into eastern Ohio. Ring-necked Duck Red-breasted Merganser Reported in 3 counties including Stragglers were reported on 12 a male and female that remained Jun in Wayne (Greg Cornett), in Athens through 01 Jun and 19 Jun in Ottawa (Chris Pierce), a female found at the same and 26 Jun in Sandusky (Dan site on 21 Jun (Glen Crippen) and Lynn Gesualdo). One adult male was seen at the Paulding sewage lagoons on 08 Ruddy Duck Jun (Doug and Micki Dunakin) For the fourth year in a row, and at Sandy Ridge Reservation, Ruddy Ducks bred at the Hardin Lorain (Black River Audubon). wetlands where four adults were seen with three young on 17 Jul Lesser Scaup (Richard Counts). Birds were Two individuals reported from reported in Ottawa on 09 and Ottawa on 12 Jun and Lucas 18 16 Jun (Mark Shieldcastle) and Jul (Laura Keene). just south in Sandusky on 11 Jun (Karen Willard). Other birds Hooded Merganser were reported in Geauga 02 Jun Observations reported from 12 (Dwight and Ann Chasar) and counties throughout the state. as far south as Hamilton on 21 Many breeding confirmations Jul (Mark Artmayer).

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Northern Bobwhite individuals 12 Jun Hancock, 03 Reports were similar to those Jul Wyandot, and 31 Jul Lorain. of previous years (from 15 counties). Records were Pied-billed Grebe submitted for 205 OBBA II Reports similar to previous years. blocks, mostly in southwestern Observations submitted for 41 counties. OBBA II blocks in glaciated Ohio. Ring-necked Pheasant Reports were submitted from 12 Double-crested Cormorant counties throughout glaciated Cormorants were detected in Ohio, as in previous years. at least 15 counties across the During summer 2010, the state throughout the period, species was confirmed with but many represent non- fledged young in only three breeding individuals. Breeding OBBA II blocks; in Fulton 01 Jul confirmations were reported (Tom Kemp), Butler 10 Jul (Sue for six OBBA II blocks. At least Tackett), and Ross 22 Jul (David nine occupied nests (adults and Hess). young) were reported on an island in a quarry on 06 Jun in Ruffed Grouse Franklin (Marcia Brehmer). Only 12 reports of this declining This is the third year in a row species were received during the species has been reported the period, including only two nesting at the location, and confirmed breeding recordsnearly double the number of from OBBA II: a nest with eggs nests from the previous years. found on 12 Jun in Coshocton Larger colonies were again active (Adam Yoder), and fledged in Erie, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, young observed on the same date and Summit (ODW). in Harrison (Scott Pendleton). American White Pelican Wild Turkey Three birds flew past Magee Reported in expected numbers Mash WA east beach, Ottawa, from 32 counties, with 18% of on 16 June (Scott Hites, Sr.). reports of nests or fledged young confirming breeding in OBBA II Brown Pelican blocks. A single bird was observed near Magee, Ottawa, 01 Jun (Greg Common Loon Wagener fide Joe Schoelein). Reported from 4 counties including an individual from American Bittern Lou Campbell SNP, Lucas, Though reported in several between 09 and 20 Jun (Ryan blocks in May, the species was Schroeder, Matt Anderson) and reported only in four OBBA

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II blocks in Lorain, Marion, on 15 Jun (Mary Warren). At Ottawa, and Sandusky in June ONWR, Ottawa, nine birds and July. were reported on 04 Jul (Douglas Vogus), and 10 were reported on Least Bittern 25 Jul (Bill Whan). The species Twenty-one records were was reported in double digits submitted from typical northern at Pipe Creek WA, Erie, on 31 counties. A notable territorial Jul (Jim Heflich, Patty Kellner). bird was recorded during surveys Ten nests were reported at West on multiple visits in Warren Sister Island, Lucas (ODW). (Bryce Adams). Little Blue Heron Great Blue Heron Gary Stegner reported a bird on The species was widely reported 23 Jun in Hamilton: it stayed at (60 counties) throughout least five days. An immature was the state. However, only 3% seen 07 Jul at Pickerington Ponds of observations confirmedMP, Franklin, and it lingered for breeding in OBBA II blocks. multiple days (Ben Warner). An ODW reported 154 nests at adult was reported at ONWR, , Ottawa, and only Ottawa, on 04 Jul (Douglas five at Turning Point Island, Erie. Vogus). Two nests were reported at Green Island, Ottawa (ODW). Great Egret Widely reported in at least Cattle Egret 18 counties, but especially in An adult in breeding plumage western Lake Erie counties, was reported at Darby Creek with observations from three wetlands, Franklin, on 13 Jun rookeries confirming nesting for (Bob Baran). Eight nests were the species. Six nests occupied by reported at , adults were observed on 06 Jun in Lucas (ODW). Franklin (Marcia Brehmer); on 18 Jun, four nestlings were seen Green Heron in one nest and three in another. Similar to Great Blue Heron, the Contents of the other nests were species was reported throughout unknown. The number of nests the state, but with a low breeding were down from 2009 at the confirmation rate (6% of OBBA Green Island, Ottawa (n=56) II records). and Turning Point Island, Erie (n=100) colonies (ODW). Black-crowned Night-Heron A handful of observations were Snowy Egret reported from 10 counties during A single bird was detected on the period. Notably, a breeding a survey in Ottawa on 05 Jun confirmation with fledged (Karen Willard), and another young was reported on 29 Jun at

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Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Osprey Mahoning, where they are Another excellent year for the annual breeders (Jim Dolan). Of species, with records from the ODW-monitored colonies, volunteers and ODW submitted 48 nests were reported at Turning for 78 OBBA II survey blocks. Point Island, Erie, and a single Of those nesting records, 82% nest at Green Island, Ottawa confirmed breeding and fledged (ODW). Other notable records young were later recorded from were birds observed in Franklin at least 18 nests. on 13 July at Pickerington Ponds MP (Jim Fry) and 10 July on the Bald Eagle Ohio State University campus An official ODW report (Dave Slager). Though small identified 180 nesting pairs for numbers regularly winter at the the year, with a minimum of OSU location, summer reports 207 fledged young produced. in the Columbus area have been This number is down by four very infrequent in recent years. nests from 2009, though ODW reported having fewer volunteers Yellow-crowned Night-Heron during the period. Of nests Paul Chad reported a single documented in 2010, 33 were bird in Putnam 20 Jun. A nest from newly reported locations with young was reported in (ODW). Nests were located Columbus, Franklin, at the throughout the state, though Preston Road site on 24 Jun. concentrated in Erie, Ottawa, Fledged young were observed and Sandusky. two days later (Craig Caldwell). Northern Harrier Black Vulture Records were submitted for 15 Reported numbers similar to OBBA II survey blocks in 13 previous years (10 counties), counties. Most observations across the state. A nest with eggs came from either northwestern was reported from Coshocton on or northeastern counties; 10 Jul (Hallie Mason). however, a bird was observed in Washington on 29 Jun (Doreene Turkey Vulture Linzell), and fledged young were Widely reported in 69 counties. reported in Ross on 22 Jul (David Of the approximately 2,500 Hess). observations, only 13 nesting records were submitted which Sharp-shinned Hawk is typical of previous OBBA II Records submitted for fewer than years. 30 OBBA II blocks (12 counties), with a single observation of fledged young on 30 Jul in Hocking (Dave Slager).

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Northern Goshawk Merlin A single sighting from Hunters Ohio was fortunate enough to Ridge, Richland, on 14 Jun. have another nesting record for the species, the second Coopers Hawk during OBBA II. Courtship and Nearly 400 reports submitted copulation was first observed from 42 counties with 11% on 24 May in Knox (Danielle confirming breeding in OBBA McCament). The pair continued II blocks. Reports of Cooper’s nesting behavior throughout Hawk, particularly nesting the period, and one fledged records, were concentrated chick was observed on 10 Aug. around urban centers. Additionally, a bird was seen hunting on 30 Jul (Craig Holt). Red-shouldered Hawk Recent Ohio breeding records Widely reported in the state are consistent with increasing with 269 observations, though breeding records in New York, reports were more sparse in Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. the agriculturally dominated landscapes of northwestern Peregrine Falcon Ohio. An official report from ODW identified 29 successful nests, Broad-winged Hawk fledging a total of 67 young Fledged young reported in three falcons. OBBA II survey blocks: 10 Jul in Pike (Bob Kemp), 17 Jul in Black Rail Belmont (Greg Park), and 31 Jul A single individual was reported in Scioto (Sam Fitton). 17 Jul at ONWR, Ottawa. Red-tailed Hawk King Rail More than 1200 records OBBA II volunteers and an submitted to the OBBA II OSU research project reported database during the period, with six observations of King Rails, 13% of observations confirming a solid number for recent years. breeding. Since 2006, volunteers As usual, most records came have helped to document the from Lake Erie marshes (in species in 78% of OBBA II survey Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky), blocks and confirm breeding in but very interesting was a report 25%. of at least three fledged young at a privately-owned restored American Kestrel wetland on 21 Jul in Union Records were submitted for 441 (Bryce Adams), only the third atlas blocks across the state, 11% confirmed breeding record since of which confirmed breeding for OBBA II began in 2006. the species within the block.

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Virginia Rail five: 13 Jun in Richland (John A total of 61 observations Herman), 09 Jul in Lucas (Karen were reported, primarily from Willard), 10 Jul in Medina (Sarah counties adjacent to Lake Erie. Winnicki), 18 Jul in Trumbull Fledged young were reported (Carole Babyak), and 29 Jul in on 04 Jun in Richland (John Marion (Charles Bombaci). Herman) and at another site on 17 Jul in Hardin (Richard American Coot Counts). Additionally, the Of the 13 OBBA II block records southernmost records of Virginia submitted from 8 counties Rail for OBBA II included a bird during the period, only one on 14 Jul in Vinton (Bill Lynch) confirmation of breeding was and a territorial bird on 07 Jul in reported; Charles Bombaci Jackson (Paul Rodewald). reported fledged young on 29 Jul in Marion. Sora A solid 37 records were reported Sandhill Crane to OBBA II with one confirmation ODW reported 36 fledged young of breeding, an adult bird from 25 nests throughout the performing a distraction display state in 2010 (a 44% increase observed on 15 Jun in Trumbull from the previous year). New (Chad Incorvia). nesting locations were reported in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Purple Gallinule Medina, Pickaway, and After a spring season in which Richland. The Pickaway nest several Purple Gallinules were represents the southernmost reported around Ohio, the confirmed record for the Atlas. species successfully nested in Richland. This was only the Black-bellied Plover second known nesting record One report from Conneaut for Ohio; the previous one was Harbor, Ashtabula, on 11 Jun. documented in 1962. A pair was first observed in early May Semipalmated Plover at Clearfork Reservoir and Observed in nine counties monitored periodically into June including at Conneaut harbor, (John Herman). Fledged young Ashtabula, on 08 Jun and 25 were first discovered on 07 Jul Jul (Craig Holt). Other July (Adam Yoder) and up to six records came from Darke, and fledged young were seen in the Montgomery. following weeks (m.obs.). Killdeer Common Moorhen Reports of nesting Killdeer were Reported in eight counties similar to previous years. As of including fledged young in the 2010 field season, Killdeer

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have been documented in there were several records 71% of Ohio’s atlas blocks. The throughout the month. Other species is distributed throughout Jul records came from Erie, all counties, though in fewer Montgomery, Ottawa, and numbers in unglaciated Ohio. Sandusky.

American Avocet Lesser Yellowlegs A single June report came on Reported from nine counties 25 Jun at Metzger, Lucas (John during Jul (Ashtabula, Pogacnik). July birds were Auglaize, Darke, Erie, Franklin, reported in Ashtabula, Erie, Montgomery, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, and Wyandot. and Sandusky). Spotted Sandpiper Whimbrel Records from 31 counties with Two were reported, single birds breeding reports similar to at Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula recent years. The species shows on 14 Jul (Andy Jones) and 20 Jul a strong presence in Ottawa (Craig Holt). and Sandusky, but numbers of detections may also be associated Ruddy Turnstone with effort as several breeding Five records from four counties confirmations come fromincluding 17 Jun Erie, 17 Jun other locations with significant Lucas, 15 Jun Ottawa and 25 Jul volunteer effort (e.g., Cincinnati, Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula Columbus, and Cleveland). (Craig Holt).

Solitary Sandpiper Sanderling No birds reported during Jun; Jul Earliest southbound bird reports came from Ashtabula, was reported from Conneaut Darke, Franklin, Montgomery, Harbor, Ashtabula, on 14 Jul Paulding, Sandusky, and Union. (Andy Jones), with a high count of seven birds on 20 Jul (Craig Greater Yellowlegs Holt). A single bird was reported Reported at Conneaut Harbor, in Montgomery on 17 Jul (Rick Ashtabula, on 02 Jun and the first Asamoto). southbound birds returned there on 15 Jul (Craig Holt). Other Semipalmated Sandpiper Jul reports came from Darke, Late spring migrants reported Montgomery, and Ottawa. from at least 10 counties including one on 08 Jun at Willet Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula The earliest report of the season (Craig Holt), with the earliest fall came from Conneaut, Ashtabula birds arriving at the same site on on 03 Jul (Gabe Leidy), where 11 Jul (John Pogacnik). Regina

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Schieltz reported two birds at the Ostermiller). The earliest birds Woods Road wetland, Darke, on were reported at Conneaut 28 Jul. Harbor, Ashtabula, on 20 Jul (Craig Holt). Pickerington Ponds Western Sandpiper MP, Franklin, had three birds on Four first-summer birds27 Jul (Ben Warner). were reported along with Semipalmated Sandpipers on Dunlin 08 Jun at Conneaut Harbor, Two birds reported at Conneaut Ashtabula (Craig Holt). Craig Harbor, Ashtabula, on 02 Jun commented that he has observed (Craig Holt). Five birds reported immature birds traveling with at ONWR, Ottawa, on 05 Jul Semipalmated Sandpipers (Douglas Vogus). during late May to early June in Ashtabula for several years. Stilt Sandpiper Small numbers reported from Least Sandpiper Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula, Birds remained at ONWR, with earliest on 11 Jul (John Ottawa, through 06 Jun Pogacnik). (Douglas Vogus). The first southbound migrants found at Short-billed Dowitcher Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula, The species was reported were reported on 30 Jun (Craig throughout Jul, with records Holt). Jul reports came from in Ashtabula, Darke, Erie, 12 other counties including Franklin, Fairfield, Miami, Ashtabula, Darke, Delaware, Ottawa, and Sandusky. Erie, Franklin, Paulding, and Union. Upland Sandpiper One observation was reported White-rumped Sandpiper during the season. Charlotte Two birds reported at Armleder Mathena observed a territorial Park, Hamilton, 02 Jun (James male on 10 Jun behind the Lundberg). Dayton airport, Montgomery. Baird’s Sandpiper Wilson’s Snipe One individual was observed 31 Single birds were reported on 07 Jul in Darke and 3 individuals 27 Jun in Cuyahoga (Inga Schmidt), Jul in Montgomery. 29 Jun in Lake (Dave and Sally Isacco), and 25 Jul in Franklin Pectoral Sandpiper (Rob Thorn). Over 110 sightings from 10 counties including a single American Woodcock bird reported at Funk Bottoms Reported from 11 counties with WA, Wayne, on 05 Jul (Ken broods reported on 19 and 30

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Jun in Sandusky and Ottawa, 637 on 19 Jun and 1,538 on 18 respectively (Mark Shieldcastle). Jul (Tom Bartlett). Other breeding confirmations for OBBA II included an adult Herring Gull carrying food on 27 Jun in A flock of 100 birds including the Delaware (Darlene Sillick) and first juveniles of the season was adults performing distraction reported at Conneaut Harbor, displays in Mahoning (06 Jun, Ashtabula on 09 Jul (Craig Holt). Bob Lane) and Ottawa (26 and More than 400 were reported on 29 Jun, Mark Shieldcastle). each of the Jun and Jul Kelleys Island, Erie, monthly censuses Wilson’s Phalarope (Tom Bartlett). A single adult male was reported at Pipe Creek WA, Erie, on 16 Jul Lesser Black-backed Gull (Gabe Leidy). A very nice record was a first- summer bird reported from Bonaparte’s Gulls Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula, A count of 185 birds was on 02 Jun (Craig Holt). reported from Kelly’s Island, Erie on 18 Jul (Tom Bartlett). Singles Great Black-backed Gull were reported from Conneaut One immature bird reported at Harbor, Ashtabula, including an Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula, on adult on 25 Jul and an immature 02 Jun (Craig Holt). A second- on 30 Jul (Craig Holt), and from year bird was reported at Kelleys Buck Creek SP, Clark, on 27 Jul Island, Erie, on 19 Jun (Tom (Rick Asamoto). Bartlett) and a third individual 06 June-19 Jul at Lorain. Laughing Gull Only two reports of this rare Caspian Tern summer visitor, a bird found at One bird sighted at ONWR, Alum Creek Lake, Delaware on Ottawa on 06 Jun (Douglas 02 Jul (Rob Thorn) and 18 Jul Vogus) and two birds at Lucas (Laura Keene). Conneaut Harbor, Ashtabula, on 08 Jun (Craig Holt). A pair Ring-billed Gull was observed at Rocky Fork Reported from 19 counties with SP, Highland, on 17 Jun (Lisa the first juvenile of the year Koerner). The first southbound spotted at Conneaut Harbor, migrant juvenile and parent Ashtabula, on 30 Jun (Craig were seen on 15 Jul at Conneaut Holt). Gregory Bennett observed Harbor, Ashtabula (Craig Holt). a single first-cycle bird among approximately 60 adults on 12 Black Tern Jul in Medina. Good counts at Four records were reported to Kelleys Island, Erie, included OBBA II, most notably one of

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an adult carrying food on 12 Jun Mourning Dove at Winous Point, Ottawa (Lydia More than 5,000 observations Doerr). Three spring migrants from across the state were were found at Winton Woods submitted to OBBA II. By the settling pond, Hamilton, 01 Jun end of the reporting period the (Frank Frick, Ruhikant Meetei). species had been detected in 96% of Atlas blocks. Common Tern Fledged young were recorded Yellow-billed Cuckoo in two OBBA II blocks during As is typical, far more widely the period, on 01 Jul at both reported than Black-billed Pipe Creek, Erie, and ONWR, Cuckoo, with over 700 Ottawa (ODW). observations. Less than 2% of records confirmed breeding for Rock Pigeon the species. OBBA II volunteers submitted 532 block records. The species Black-billed Cuckoo has now been documented in OBBA II volunteers submitted 60% of blocks across the state. records that added the species Interestingly, North American to 79 OBBA II survey blocks, Breeding Bird Survey data show primarily in unglaciated Ohio. strong declines in Ohio since A highlight of the period was an 1966, with numbers leveling off observation of recently fledged in the last 20 years. youngster in Summit on 18 Jun (Hope Orr). Eurasian Collared-Dove Troy Shively saw one on a nest Barn Owl in Logan, 23 May - 03 Jun. A Fledged young reported on 14 territorial bird was recorded on Jun in Ross (Bob Kemp) and 18 Jul in Van Wert (Tom Kemp), on 15 Jun in Jefferson (Scott and another bird observed on Pendleton). Bob Lane reported 25 Jul in Mercer (Laura Keene). a single adult visiting an old silo 13 observations were submitted on 25 Jun and 03 Jul at a known with confirmations in two atlas nesting location in Columbiana. blocks. Two other single observations were reported on 08 Jun (Laura White-winged Dove Keene) and on 11 Jul (Ron Three records accepted by OBRC Antonucci) in Holmes. during the period: individuals in Hamilton 01-03 Jun (Virginia Eastern Screech-Owl Russell) and downtown Records reported throughout Columbus, Franklin on 12 Jun the state. Although nocturnal (Dave Slager) and 17 Jun (Erin species are notoriously hard Cashion). to confirm as breeding, OBBA

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II volunteers submitted nine Eastern Whip-poor-will records of fledged young in Most reports came from Columbiana, Jefferson, Knox, southern Ohio locales; however Mercer, Paulding, Stark, Union, the species was reported as far and Vinton. north as Coshocton on 05 Jun (John O’Meara), Harrison on Great Horned Owl 02 Jun (Scott Pendleton), and Reported throughout the state. Jefferson on 11 Jun (Bob Lane). Though an early breeder, fledged young were reported in 13 OBBA Chimney Swift II blocks during the period from Records reported for 952 Coshocton, Defiance, Holmes, OBBA II blocks throughout Licking, Lucas, Morgan, Noble, the state. Nests were reported Paulding, Sandusky, and from Carroll, Columbiana, Williams. Cuyahoga, Marion, and Medina. Barred Owl Ruby-throated Hummingbird OBBA II volunteers confirmed Observations were widely nesting in nine blocks, including reported from 56 counties and Butler, Hamilton, Knox, 629 OBBA II survey blocks, Morgan, Morrow, and Summit. including 24 with confirmed Numerous other observations nesting evidence. were reported across the state. Belted Kingfisher Common Nighthawk Reported in 47 counties and Records were submitted for 60 in 450 OBBA II observations. OBBA II survey blocks, none of Fledged young were reported on which confirmed breeding for the 21 Jun in Holmes (Gary Cowell), species. Reports of nighthawks 27 Jun and 10 Jul in Columbiana have been sparse across the (Jim Dolan and Mark Miller, state which coincides with the respectively), and 28 Jul in Butler declining trends reported by the (Sam Fitton). USGS Breeding Bird Survey. Red-headed Woodpecker Chuck-will’s-widow Reported to the OBBA II in An individual was heard singing 312 survey blocks and from 34 on several visits during Jun in counties. Vinton (Cindy Steffen). The location of this bird is not far Red-bellied Woodpecker from previous years’ reports near Reported to the OBBA II in 1,117 Swan Township. Additionally, survey blocks and all counties in Bruce Simpson reported a bird Ohio. on 20 Jun in , Vinton.

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker were reported to the OBBA II in Of the 7 records reported to 1,103 survey blocks. OBBA II, sapsuckers were confirmed in one block: fledged Acadian Flycatcher young were observed on 01 Jul in Sightings were recorded from 51 Geauga (Linda Gilbert). counties with widespread OBBA II reports in 641 survey blocks. Downy Woodpecker Reported to the OBBA II in Alder Flycatcher 1,055 survey blocks. Twelve records reported to OBBA II in Ashtabula, Hairy Woodpecker Coshocton, Crawford, Lake, Widespread reports from OBBA Lucas, Ottawa, Portage, Seneca, II included 386 survey blocks. Summit, and Trumbull; no breeding confirmations were Northern Flicker reported. Widely reported to the OBBA II, represented in 895 survey blocks. Willow Flycatcher Sightings were recorded from 43 Pileated Woodpecker counties with widespread OBBA More than 500 observations II reports in 601 survey blocks. from 37 counties submitted to the OBBA II. Fledged young Least Flycatcher were seen in Coshocton on 05 Reported from eight counties Jun (John O’Meara), Vinton with records added to 18 OBBA on 13 Jun (Bruce Simpson), II survey blocks. A nice find for Ross on 15 and 21 Jun (Noel northwestern Ohio was an adult Cutright and Bob Scott Placier, seen carrying food for young on respectively), and Adams on 17 12 Jul in Hancock (Robert Sams). Jun (Tom Bartlett). Additionally, nests containing young were Eastern Phoebe found in Columbiana on 06 Jun Reported to the OBBA II in 745 (Cheryl Mattevi) and Pike on 15 survey blocks from all counties. Jun (Bob Kemp). Vermilion Flycatcher Olive-sided Flycatcher An excellent discovery was a One spring migrant reported in male reported near Millersburg, Paulding on 04 Jun (Doug and Holmes 14 Jun (Michael Miller). Micki Dunakin). Great Crested Flycatcher Reported to the OBBA II in 659 Eastern Wood-Pewee survey blocks, widely distributed Among the most widespread in the state. breeding birds in Ohio, pewees

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Eastern Kingbird only a single Brown-headed Reported to the OBBA II in 783 Cowbird nestling was found survey blocks, widely distributed (Linda Gilbert). in the state. Warbling Vireo Loggerhead Shrike Reported to the OBBA II in A single Shrike was discovered 668 survey blocks, primarily in in Homer Township in Medina glaciated Ohio. Fewer than 2% on 26 Jun (Tom Bartlett). of records confirmed breeding for the species. White-eyed Vireo Reported to the OBBA II in 454 Red-eyed Vireo survey blocks. Reported to the OBBA II in 1,103 survey blocks widely dispersed Bell’s Vireo across the state. Reported in four OBBA II survey blocks. A nest with eggs was Blue Jay found on the Heritage Bike Trail Reported to the OBBA II in in Hilliard, Franklin (Desiree 1,356 survey blocks distributed Narango). At least one other across the state. bird was heard farther down the trail in an adjacent survey block American Crow (Craig Caldwell). The scrubby Reported to the OBBA II in vegetation along the rail trail 1,255 survey blocks distributed may reveal additional territories across the state. in the future. Several observers reported the species along the Horned Lark Heritage Bike Trail during the Reported to the OBBA II in 611 period. survey blocks. The species is generally sparse in unglaciated Yellow-throated Vireo Ohio; however, fledged young Reported to the OBBA II in were reported as far southeast 480 survey blocks across 40 as Waverly, Pike, on 09 Jul (Bob counties in the state. Only 4% Scott Placier). of observations confirmed breeding for the species. Purple Martin Widely reported to the Blue-headed Vireo OBBA II in 340 survey Sightings were recorded from blocks from across the state. six counties and reported to the OBBA II in 14 survey blocks. Tree Swallow Adults were observed carrying Reported to the OBBA II in food in Geauga on 01 Jul; 614 survey blocks across the however upon locating the nest, state, with 17% of observations

Summer 2010 215 The Ohio Cardinal confirming breeding for the counties and reported to the species. OBBA II in 330 survey blocks. One bird was reported in Northern Rough-winged Hocking on 13 Jun (Molly Swallow McDermott). The individual Sightings were recorded from was singing a Black-capped 45 counties and reported to song, but no visual confirmation the OBBA II in 417 survey was made. With Carolina blocks across the state, with Chickadees in the vicinity, the 12% of observations confirming observer suspected a hybrid. breeding for the species. Tufted Titmouse Bank Swallow Reported to the OBBA II in Reported to the OBBA II in 70 1,137 survey blocks and widely survey blocks. Nest locations across the state. or fledglings were found in Coshocton, Fairfield, Highland, Red-breasted Nuthatch Holmes, Licking, Logan, OBBA II volunteers recorded the Lucas, Morrow, Richland, and species in 11 survey blocks. A Tuscarawas. bird was heard clearly in Vinton on 06 Jul (Paul Rodewald), one of Cliff Swallow the southernmost observations Reported to the OBBA II in 86 during the second Atlas. survey blocks. Observations were generally absent from White-breasted Nuthatch western agricultural counties; Reported to the OBBA II in 975 however, nesting birds were survey blocks representing all reported in Logan on 11 Jun Ohio counties. (Brian Gingerich). Brown Creeper Barn Swallow Observations submitted for Sightings recorded from over 14 OBBA II survey blocks. 65 counties and widely reported As in previous years, most to the OBBA II, in 1,232 survey observations were located in blocks. northwest Ohio. Notable records included a bird observed at Oak Carolina Chickadee Openings, Lucas, on 05 Jun (John Sightings recorded from 39 Pullella), observations from two counties and reported to the atlas blocks in Delaware on 07 OBBA II in 755 survey blocks and 17 Jun (Charles Bombaci), within the typical range. and a bird observed on 17 Jun in Union (Matthew Shumar). Black-capped Chickadee Sightings recorded from 27

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Carolina Wren on 17 Jul in Hardin (Richard Sightings recorded from 45 Counts). Additionally, the most counties and reported to the southwesterly observation to OBBA II in 677 survey blocks, date for the Atlas came from with higher concentrations in Hamilton: a territorial male southern counties. recorded on 01 Jun (and present for the previous week, Bryce House Wren Adams). Sightings recorded from 58 counties and reported to the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher OBBA II in 1,285 survey blocks Reported to the OBBA II in across the state. 671 survey blocks and widely distributed. Winter Wren Sightings recorded from Golden-crowned Kinglet sixcounties with volunteers A rare and local breeder in submitting observations for 11 Ohio, territorial males were OBBA II survey blocks. Two birds reported for two OBBA II blocks were reported in Hocking; a bird in Columbiana on 05 Jun (Bob was observed on 20 Jun (Brad Lane). On 21 Jun, fledged young Sparks), and approximately 10 were observed in one of the miles to the north, an adult was blocks (Jim Dolan). seen carrying nesting material (Dave Slager) earlier in the Eastern Bluebird season. This is the southernmost Sightings recorded from 57 confirmation of breeding for the counties and reported to the OBBA II. OBBA II in 962 survey blocks within Ohio. Sedge Wren Sightings recorded from Veery sixcounties and reported to the Sightings recorded from 15 OBBA II in 14 survey blocks counties and reported to the around the state. Of special OBBA II in 58 survey blocks. A interest were territorial males bird was reported in Adams on singing in Vinton on 25 Jul 22 Jun (Lucy Miller). This was and Jackson on 24 Jul (Paul the first OBBA II record from Rodewald), among the most that county and the southermost southerly records. record for the Atlas.

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Hermit Thrush Blue-winged Warbler Reported to the OBBA II in 12 Reported to the OBBA II in 209 survey blocks, including several blocks. In addition to the typical from Hocking. Fledged young reports from unglaciated and were reported on 18 Jul in eastern counties, observations Geauga (Haans Petruschke). were submitted for several OBBA II survey blocks in Lucas. Wood Thrush Other highlights included a Reported to the OBBA II in territorial bird in Defiance on 10 942 survey blocks, and from all Jun (Paul Chad), an individual counties. in Williams on 13 Jun (Robert Sams), a territorial bird in American Robin Shelby on 01 Jun (Troy Shively), Reported to the OBBA II in 1,686 and a territorial bird on 25 Jun in survey blocks and throughout Greene (Doug Overacker). Troy the state. reported a territorial “Brewster’s Warbler” (Golden-winged x Gray Catbird Blue-winged) in the same Shelby Reported from throughout the OBBA II survey block later on state; records from OBBA II 12 Jun. Two other reports of involved 1,375 survey blocks. “Brewster’s” were submitted, one from Muskingum on 04 Jun and Northern Mockingbird one east in Guernsey on 11 Jun Reported to the OBBA II in 683 (Doreen Linzell). survey blocks; widely dispersed, but less frequently in the Northern Parula northern third of the state. Reported to the OBBA II in 144 survey blocks, 48 of which Brown Thrasher are priority blocks (blocks Widely reported to the OBBA II sampled in OBBA I). It should in 683 survey blocks with 10% of be noted that parulas were only records confirming breeding for documented in 40 priority blocks the species. over the whole duration of the first Atlas. Preliminary data show European Starling that the species is moving north Widely reported with OBBA and becoming more abundant in II records from 1,328 survey Ohio in riparian forest habitats. blocks. Yellow Warbler Cedar Waxwing Widely reported to the OBBA II Sightings recorded from 60 in 861 survey blocks. counties and OBBA II records from 1,082 survey blocks. Chestnut-sided Warbler Reported to the OBBA II in 25

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survey blocks. Most observations Blackburnian Warbler came from northwestern A single bird was reported counties, including a single during the period on 20 Jun at report of fledged young on 07 Conkle’s Hollow SNP, Hocking Jul in Summit (Ann and Dwight (Brad Sparks). Chasar). However, outside of this area, Chestnut-sided Warblers Yellow-throated Warbler were reported in Coshocton, Reported to the OBBA II in 225 Hancock, Hocking, Huron, survey blocks. Most observations Muskingum, Ottawa, Union, were from central and southern and Vinton. counties, however many came from northern counties, Magnolia Warbler including Williams. Reported to the OBBA II in two survey blocks during the period. Pine Warbler A territorial bird was observed Reported to the OBBA II in 40 for nearly one month in Vinton survey blocks. Fledged young (Bruce Simpson). Fledged young were reported on 26 Jun in Pike were observed in another block (Dave Slager) and on 11 Jul in on 17 Jun in Hocking (John Jackson (Sam Fitton). Watts). Prairie Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Reported to the OBBA II in 149 Multiple territorial birds were survey blocks. Most records observed for at least a week were restricted to areas in and in Colombiana, close to the near unglaciated Ohio. Notable Pennsylvania border where exceptions include a territorial individuals have been observed male in Franklin (Dave Slager) in recent years (Jim Dolan, and a territorial male in Lucas Jeff Hendrickson). The species was observed on multiple dates was reported from two other in Jun (m. obs.). locations; Lorain 11 Jun and in Geauga a bird was observed for Cerulean Warbler at least a week in late Jun (Haans Reported to the OBBA II in Petruschke, Dave Slager). 132 survey blocks. Notable observations include an adult Black-throated Green Warbler carrying food in Mercer (Aaron Reported to the OBBA II in Boone), and a bird observed 28 survey blocks located in on multiple dates during Jun in Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, northwestern Williams (Robert Columbiana, Coshocton, Sams, Steve Walker). Fairfield, Geauga, Harrison, Hocking, Jefferson, Knox, Medina, Summit, and Vinton.

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Black-and-white Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Reported to the OBBA II in 85 Reported to the OBBA II in 130 survey blocks. Breeding was survey blocks from typical areas. confirmed for the species in three blocks. Fledged young were Kentucky Warbler found in two adjacent blocks in Reported to the OBBA II in 175 Vinton in Jul (Paul Rodewald). survey blocks, predominantly in Additionally, an adult was seen more southern counties, but there carrying food in Adams on 26 were two reports from Lucas. Jun (Bob Kemp). Common Yellowthroat American Redstart During the period, the species was Reported to the OBBA II in 236 reported to the OBBA II in 1,185 survey blocks. survey blocks from all counties.

Prothonotary Warbler Hooded Warbler Reported to the OBBA II in Reported to the OBBA II in 50 survey blocks. Over 160 339 survey blocks, primarily territories were reported from in eastern Ohio. Western Hoover Reservoir, Delaware observations came from Fulton, (Charles Bombaci). Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Ottawa, Shelby, and Williams. Worm-eating Warbler Reported to the OBBA II in 56 Canada Warbler survey blocks. Most observations The species was reported to the were from southeastern Ohio; OBBA II in two survey blocks however, scattered reports were during the period. Dwight and also submitted in Ashland, Ann Chasar reported a territorial Columbiana, Guernsey, bird in Summit on 27 Jun, and Jefferson, and Knox. in Ashland, another territorial male was reported two days later Ovenbird (Craig Caldwell). Reported to the OBBA II in 308 survey blocks. Noteworthy Yellow-breasted Chat records came from Darke, Reported to the OBBA II in 371 Hardin, Logan, and Shelby. survey blocks. Most observations came from southern counties, Northern Waterthrush however many were scattered A single observation of the through northern Ohio. Notably, species was reported. A late adults were seen carrying food migrant was seen on 06 Jun in in Sandusky on 10 Jul (Robert Ottawa (Douglas Vogus). Sams).

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Eastern Towhee Lucas, and Union. A pair was Reported to the OBBA II in observed at the survey block in 904 survey blocks, primarily in Lucas on 09 Jun (Tom Kemp). eastern and southeastern Ohio. Savannah Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Sightings recorded from 36 Sightings recorded from 64 counties and reported to the counties and reported to the OBBA II in 592 survey blocks, OBBA II in 1481 survey blocks, primarily in glaciated Ohio. widely distributed. Grasshopper Sparrow Clay-colored Sparrow Sightings recorded from 36 Two observations were reported counties and reported to the to OBBA II. The first was in Stark OBBA II in 354 survey blocks. on 08 Jun (Laura Keene, first All parts of the state except the reported on 29 April by Terry far northeast were represented. and Barb Sponseller). The other report was of a singing male in Henslow’s Sparrow Allen on 20 Jun (Erin Cashion). Sightings recorded from 12 The Allen site was visited a week counties and reported to the later, but the bird could not be OBBA II in 73 survey blocks, relocated. with confirmed breeding records from Hamilton, Lake, and Field Sparrow Wyandot. Sightings recorded from 59 counties and reported to the Song Sparrow OBBA II in 1050 survey blocks, Reported to the OBBA II in 1,554 widely distributed. survey blocks from all counties. Vesper Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Sightings recorded from 14 Sightings recorded from 18 counties and reported to the counties and reported to the OBBA II in 379 survey blocks. OBBA II in 146 survey blocks. The species was observed as Observations were reported in far south as Brown on 02 Jun the typical northeastern and (Lisa Koerner). Additionally, northcentral counties, though eastern Ohio observations came the species was observed as far from Columbiana, Jefferson, southwest as Franklin. Mahoning, Noble, and Stark. White-throated Sparrow Lark Sparrow Though the species has not been Reported to the OBBA II in six confirmed to breed in the state survey blocks during the period during either Atlas, summer from Butler, Greene, Hamilton, records are somewhat regular,

Summer 2010 221 The Ohio Cardinal with four reports for Jun and Rose-breasted Grosbeak Jul 2010. Probable late migrants Sightings recorded from 33 were two birds at Sandy Ridge counties and reported to the Reservation in Lorain on 06 Jun OBBA II in 405 survey blocks. (Mike Bracken) and a single bird A notable observation included found 07 Jun in Cuyahoga (Terri a report of fledged young on 05 Martincic). Possible summering Jul in Greene (Doug Overacker). birds included an individual behind the Polaris Town Center Blue Grosbeak in Delaware on 19 Jun (Al La Sightings recorded from 11 Sala) and a singing bird in Butler counties and reported to the on 09 and 12 Jul (Sam Fitton). OBBA II in 77 survey blocks. Of the five blocks where breeding Dark-eyed Junco was confirmed, a nest with Sightings recorded from 4 young was found as far northeast counties and reported to OBBA as Holmes on 11 Jul (Ron II in 14 survey blocks during Antonucci). the period. Fledged young were found in four blocks from Indigo Bunting Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake. Reported to the OBBA II in 1,483 survey blocks from all counties. Summer Tanager Sightings recorded from 12 Dickcissel counties and reported to the Sightings recorded from 22 OBBA II in 79 survey blocks, counties and reported to the mostly from the southern half OBBA II in 194 survey blocks. of the state. Fledged young were Notable observations included reported on 30 Jul in Hamilton fledged young in Mahoning on (Wayne Wauligman). 04 Jul (Jim Dolan) and later in Jackson on 11 Jul (Sam Fitton). Scarlet Tanager Sightings recorded from 50 Bobolink counties and reported to the Sightings recorded from 27 OBBA II in 657 survey blocks, counties and reported to with the highest concentration the OBBA II in 187 survey of observations being reported blocks, primarily in northern in southeastern Ohio. counties. However, fledged young were observed as far Northern Cardinal south as Brown (Lisa Koerner). Sightings recorded from 69 counties and reported to the OBBA II in 1,551 survey blocks, Red-winged Blackbird widely distributed around Ohio. Sightings recorded from 69 counties and reported to the

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OBBA II in 1,401 survey blocks, OBBA II in 763 survey blocks, widely distributed in the state. widely dispersed. Eastern Meadowlark Purple Finch Sightings recorded from 53 Sightings recorded from 8 counties and reported to the counties and reported to the OBBA II in 874 survey blocks, OBBA II in 40 survey blocks. widely distributed. Fledged young were reported on 22 and 30 Jun from Ashtabula Western Meadowlark (Sean Artman, Dave Slager) and Observations from five OBBA on 02 Jul from Trumbull (Carole II survey blocks were reported Babyak). Additionally, Chuck from Fulton, Hardin, Paulding, McClaugherty reported adults Wood, and Wyandot. carrying food on 08 Jul in Stark.

Yellow-headed Blackbird House Finch A single immature male was Sightings recorded from at least reported at Pipe Creek WA, Erie 50 counties and reported to the on 31 Jul (Jim Heflich, Patty OBBA II in 860 survey blocks. Kellner). American Goldfinch Rusty Blackbird Reported to the OBBA II in 1,528 A single individual was reported survey blocks, widely distributed 2 Jul in Licking. in the state.

Common Grackle House Sparrow Sightings recorded from 63 Sightings recorded from 59 counties and reported to OBBA counties and reported to the II in 1,209 survey blocks. OBBA II in 1,358 survey blocks, widely distributed in the state. Brown-headed Cowbird Sightings recorded from 55 Corrigendum counties and reported to the Spring 2010 33:3 OBBA II in 1,174 survey blocks. Concerning the Richland County nesting record of the Purple Orchard Oriole Gallinule: This year’s report was Sightings recorded from 45 the second known nesting record. counties and reported to the The first was made by Samuel OBBA II in 471 survey blocks, Glines in 1962 and documented widely dispersed. as follows: Trautman, M. B. & Samuel Glines, 1964. Auk Vol Baltimore Oriole 81(2):224-226. A nesting of the Sightings recorded from 45 Purple Gallinule (Porphyrula counties and reported to the martinica) in Ohio.

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