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Date Posted: 06:51:23 08/14/03 Thu
Author: Greg
Author Host/IP: cblmdm204-118-180-246.buckeye-express.com / 204.118.180.246
Subject: Re: hints of land migration...?(long)
In reply to: Paul C 's message, "hints of land migration...?" on 14:36:02 08/11/03 Mon


Indeed, the fall songbird migration has kicked off. In addition to the above mentioned birds, Gerry Klug had a N. waterthrush and Olive-sided flycatcher at Pearson park last weekend.

Incidentally, E. Tramer had Prothonotary, Golden-winged, and Kentucky warblers, a very fine trio, along the Magee boardwalk on Aug 16, 2001. I would take those 3 on any old day list!

In other words, it's time to beat the bushes. For warblers and other songbird migrants, I'll recommend a few local areas for folks in each of our "listening" areas to check out.

East

Magee Marsh boardwalk:

The fall migration here is less pronounced in the fall, but can be rewarding nevertheless.

Pearson Metropark:

Weekdays and early hours are recommended to avoid the jogger/dog-walker crowd. Gerry Klug has faithfully covered Pearson for many years, and finds interesting birds all the time.

West

Oak Openings metropark:

For fall warblers especially, walk Oak Openings parkway west from the White Oak picnic area. Also, the area where Swan creek runs under Reed road, just west of Girdham can be quite good. Soon, hawks will be overhead as well.

Lake LaSuAnn Wildlife Area, Williams county:

The loop drive with county roads "S" and "R" are almost always "birdy". Largely unexplored in fall migration.


South:

Wintergarden park, Bowling Green:

This city park in Bowling Green provides a good "island" of habitat in the middle of farm country. Becky Cullen, Paul Chad, and Chris Gajewicz all cover it regularly, and are often surprised at the avian diversity. I've been there several times in fall migration, and have never walked out disappointed.

Perrysburg/Rossford:

Riparian woods along the Maumee river are excellent for viewing migrants. There are a number of small community parks along this stretch worth visiting.


North:

Greenwood park:

Accessed via Gribbin Lane off of Lewis avenue, just north of Alexis. This is another good "island" of habitat, in the middle of the city. In addition, a creek (Half-mile creek, I do believe) runs the length of it. I used to bird here all the time, and was constantly amazed at the great birding this "diamond-in-the-rough" offered. Last spring, others found it productive as well. Again, I recommend early morning hours here.

Bedford Jr. High School outdoor Nature center:

Located in Bedford Township (Lambertville/Temperance), MI, this natural area has a nice variety of habitat--mature woodlands, secondary woodlands, open field, etc. Access is from 2 locations. First, is to park behind the Bedford Jr. High School, on Jackman road (just north of Dean road). The woods will be obvious, and there are trails running throughout. It is a decent sized woodlot-nesters include Ovenbird, Scarlet tanager, Wood thrush etc, and Hooded warblers have nested here recently. On the west end of the woods, there is an open field before the ball fields. I have seen some interesting things in this field, and would recommend at least a cursory walk-through. Continuing west past this field, if you look to the north, directly north of the ball fields, there is a good second-growth/shrubby area that is on a sand dune. There are trails heading back to the north that meander over this dune, and then go into some more woods. Nesting species include Blue-winged warbler, Willow flycatcher, towhee, bluebird, thrasher, and Yellow-billed cuckoos. Fall migration is mostly an unknown, as I am the only one I know of who ever checks this location out. I'd like some help!
The other access is via Indian Creek park, on the east side of Douglas road, just north of Dean. Go into the drive, and follow your nose east past the bus garage, to the end of the parking lot. From here you will see the ball diamonds, and the woods in the distance. You will need to cross the creek (there are foot bridges), and go east toward the open field, or straight north for the dune area.
The whole area is pretty big, and well worth exploring. If you do decide to check it out, please let me know what you find, even if you do not find a "rarity".


Good birding!

Greg

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