Hello!

I was able to take advantage of the glorious weather in NE Ohio yesterday and check a few spots.

In Stark County, I spent over 3 hours birding Sippo Lake, primarily on the trails north and south of the marina.  Right away, I heard a Blue-headed Vireo.  6 different Hermit Thrushes were working the leaf litter at the higher spots and Yellow-rumped Warblers were working the trees along the lake.  Ruby-crowned Kinglets were singing and foraging in their energetic way.  Over by the Exploration Gateway building, I had 3-4 Virginia Rails and a Sora in the cattails at the bridge between EG and the marina.  By the dam, I had a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and another RC Kinglet.  Chimney Swifts were flying overhead.

At Nimisila Reservoir in Summit County, I heard and saw my first Pine Warblers and Yellow-throated Warbler.  This lake has been a go-to for years for both of those species.  Pine can typically be found around parking area C-1 and C-4, and YT Warblers at C-4 and the campground.  Kinglets and Gnatcatchers were also present.

Happy birding!

Jon Cefus 


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