I hit the marsh where the Gallinules breed. I am assuming they breed there,
I could be wrong, I’ll know more come July. It’s a great wetland area at the 
North end of Gilmore. I will be exploring more. Anyway, 2 heard only. 

The swallow show has been fantastic around the area! I hope the birds were finding
Insects to eat in this cold weather. I have had all five at a couple spots in the county.
Plus martins and numbers of Swifts. Yesterday I was at a spot on the Great Miami.
I forget the name of it…… anyway, I am learning that the dam and falls areas along
The river can be great. That must concentrate food somehow. I don't know rivers.
I know mudflats and tides…..
I was hoping for L. Waterthrush at this spot. A fast moving creek was running
Through it. No. Jinx bird. I am picking up breeders, but migration has been 
Slow to say the least! 

I hit Ellis wetlands again today. Still no Pec for me! I walked the bike path south
After the crop fields. And on the walk back, the sun started to shine, and I ran
Into a few migrants. Yea! 1 Blackburnian, 1 Palm, and a BH Vireo. Plus YR Warblers.

That path south can be good in the afternoon sun. It’s a swamp area.

I was going to explore Withrow for snails. I want a Limpkin! But ran out of 
Time and energy. Maybe Sat. Or Sun afternoon for that. 

Butterfly notes - one Clouded Sulphur as the sun started to emerge. 

It’s still NW winds in Cin. Thursday. But sunny and warmer. Hopefully migration
Picks up!

Good birding all.

Sandra Keller

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