I enjoy the reservoirs - gulls! A late afternoon - dusk watch is always best, but I can’t
Be everywhere then! East Fork in Clermont was first - common loons, Pied billed and
Horned Grebes in nice numbers. But lacking waterfowl. Hmmmm…. Too early still?
Dec needed? And just the usual gulls - RB and Bonies.
Cowan Lake in Clinton was next. The spot for Ruddys - over 200. Lots more gulls
Than my last visit. I really want a LBBG for the county…..
Caesar creek in Warren last. 4 adult LBB gulls! The beach - always fun! I enjoyed
The first winter Herrings. A couple were very dark with all black bills. Looked like
Late juveniles. They flew. Herring! I was debating staying at the beach through
Dusk, but it was perfect weather - no wind - to search for Short eared Owls. So
Off I went to the observation tower area. And zilch…. No shorties. No harriers
Even! Well I had wanted to try.
I am thinking Cowan lake for the winter gull roost census. I would like a LBBG for
Clinton! Dusk is the best time as they come back to areas to roost. Where do they
Go during the day??!
Good birding all.
Sandra Keller
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