No Least Bittern! It looks perfect though. I didn't explore the marsh area
to the north, the dirt paths aren't mowed. I spent time at the viewing
platform. Scanning the reeds, or maybe one in flight. Nope! I need marsh
birds for my big year. So will still be exploring various marshy areas. 
Maybe Ellis Lake next time. I still need Marsh Wren yet too. A flyover Kite....
There was one in Clermont County. Etc. 

I did however hear a Grasshopper Sparrow sound off in that beautiful
field I walked next to. It must have been right at the edge for me to hear it....!
county bird. No Henslows here. That I could here. 

There was a lot of activity here. Birds are singing, feeding young.
Displaying! Jen and I watched a YB Cuckoo displaying. Neat! 

Nature notes - lots of dragonflies here. Nothing different for me though 
for Ohio. I would love to hit Pike County for odes! But somewhere on a
level dirt path! No bog wading..... next year maybe. 

Good birding all.

Sandra Keller

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