Well I obviously haven't managed to post for awhile - sorry! Never fear however, the chase continues. I was able to get out five times n October and once so far in November and saw new birds every time. The first two October outings I already posted so we continue with door number three...10/17/10 - Ira Trail head along the Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Had a great day with my whole family on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We went on one of those treasure huntin' trips you find online, and of course I brought along the binoculars! We just happened to be walking along what is known as "beaver marsh" and were rewarded for our exploration and daring dodging of the abundant cyclists, hikers and joggers (oh my!) with some great family time and great birds.* Black-capped Chickadee
* Pied-billed Grebe
* American Coot
Black-capped Chickadee, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Pied-billed Grebe, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
American Coot, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
10/18/10 - Beach City Backwaters
My how the weather can change this time of year. MY buddy Greg and I had the birding itch and just wouldn't be denied though the icy rain was indeed unpleasant. We birded from the car along Kaylor road whilst the rain came down and soaked our sleeves. Worth it? Absolutely! We couldn't even be contained in the car when several great birds showed up in the berried tree tops.
* Yellow-bellied Sap Sucker
* Golden-crowned Kinglet
* Purple Finch
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Purple Finch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
10/31/10 - The Wilderness Center
My awesome 4 year old boy agreed to come on a daddy adventure this Sunday afternoon. He really doesn't looooove sitting in one place f-o-r-e-v-e-r watching birds fly around, but he was a patient dude long enough to let me catch site of my first listed Dark-eyed Junco. I was really looking forward to this bird because it's one I grew up with in upstate New York, but which I haven't seen yet in Ohio. Had a great time hiking through the woods hunting dragons and practicing kung-fu as well ;)
Dark-eyed Junco, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
11/01/10 - County Road 140 (Cherry Ridge Road) - Sugarcreek, OH
Three cheers for the Bobolink Area, Rare Bird Alert! Right in my own home town comes the notice of a Eurasian Collared-Dove. Thanks to David Ray at the Cherry Ridge Greenhouse for walking us right up to the tree where the bird was roosting.
Eurasian Collared-Dove, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Photo Credits:
Black-capped Chickadee - Mdf
Pied-billed Grebe - Alan Vernon
American Coot - Mdf
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Dominic Sherony
Golden-crowned Kinglet - Dori
Purple Finch - J. Carmichael
Dark-eyed Junco - Ken Thomas
Eurasian Collared-Dove - Rovdyr
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