By Andy Avram, Interpretive Manager
Even though last Sunday ended up being a beautiful sunny day, the morning was very cold and dreary. Despite the cold weather though, the birding was hot! The Sunday Morning Bird Walk crew saw 65 species with many new migrant birds returning from the tropics. A ruby-throated hummingbird buzzed us along the trail, blue-headed and warbling vireos put on nice shows for us, and wood thrushes serenaded us the entire time. We also saw orchard and Baltimore orioles, six warbler species including blue-winged warbler, and many rose-breasted grosbeaks. There were also some late-staying winter birds including two merlins and a red-breasted nuthatch. The star of the morning though was one of the long-staying common ravens that flew right over the picnic shelter while scolding us. Things are only going to get better in the coming weeks!
blue-winged warbler
The complete list of birds found is as follows:
yellow warbler
Sunday Morning Bird Walks: These bird walks provide birders of all abilities the opportunity to share the spring bird migration phenomenon. Binoculars and field guides are recommended and beginners are encouraged to attend. To join us for any of these programs, please click on the following links to register.
May 12
May 19
International Migratory Bird Day: Birds are returning to Ohio and points further north from their wintering ground in Central and South America. Help celebrate their return at the International Migratory Bird Day. We welcome new birders, families and anyone else looking to learn about birds and figure out how to get started birding. There will be informational booths, activities, bird hikes and live birds. Participate in an event warm up with an optional morning bird walk at 9 am. The rest of the festivities will then kick off at 1 pm.
May 11
Birders Day Trip to Magee Marsh: We'll travel by comfortable bus to one of the hottest spots in Ohio, where breeding birds and migrants can be seen from the famous "boardwalk". Other locations will be included as time permits.
May 16
Bird Walks: These morning birding adventures are at Lake Metroparks’ best birding spots, located along major migration corridors with histories of good migration days. New birders are welcome! To join us for any of these programs, please click on the following links to register.
May 15
May 25
hermit thrush