One of the joys of Columbus is that the city spread so quickly and without much industrialization, that you can find pockets of natural habitats cheek-by-jowl with heavily-developed areas. For instance, the west side of Columbus, with its densely-packed old neighborhoods, is hardly the location one might expect to have a good natural area,…
As Fall migration shifts into its later stages, the emphasis falls on water- and field-birds. Waterfowl really push through in November and December, but already we’re finding field birds like kestrels & harriers, pipits, larks, sedge & marsh wrens, Common Yellowthroats, Palm & Orange-crowned Warblers, meadowlarks, and many sparrows. However, it can be a frustrating…
OK, the main rush of landbird migration is winding down. Those 15-20 warbler days at Blendon are a receding memory, and now you’re pondering your next options in Fall migration. Yes, there are still some shorebirds to be had, particlarly as the upper reaches of Hoover & Alum lakes dry down, but most of their…
Columbus CBC Observers Dodge Nasty Weather to Tally Urban Birds On December 30, 41 observers sponsored by CAS spent the day counting birds in different areas of Columbus. The late date was due to a postponement from the original date of December 16 because of icy, windy conditions. Rather than risk the observers and the…
Good Turnout Overwhelms Cold Weather on 2009 Columbus CBC On December 20, 60 observers sponsored by CAS spent the day counting birds in different areas in and around Columbus. Despite cold weather for much of the prior 2 weeks, and a light snowfall the prior day, the Count date was dry and partially clear, with…
Mild Weather, Good Turnout Boost 2008 Columbus CBC Totals On December 14, 50 observers sponsored by CAS spent the day counting birds in different areas in and around Columbus. The early date plus the good weather and a decent berry crop made for a nice day with good numbers of birds. The final total was…
