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This morning we read a report on the Ohio bird list that there were 8 - 10 black crowned night herons roosting in trees along the Olentangy River across from Drake Union at OSU. Steve and I went to take a look and saw them. I counted nine, but I couldn't really get a good photo. I went back this afternoon and saw 12! along the river across from the union. I was able to get a bit closer and snapped a photo of this one from across the river. Wow! They were gorgeous birds. I'd not seen one before and to see 12 was pretty amazing.
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Later in the day Steve and I took Emma for a walk around the OSU wetlands. The Redwinged Blackbirds are back and staking out their territories.
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This one has a good set of lungs! Spring is truly here with the sound of the blackbirds singing.
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I also saw this critter along the Olentangy. It's either a nutria or a muskrat. I'll have to look it up sometime.
Anyway, I'm all packed and ready to go. I'll update the blog as I have time and access to highspeed internet connections. Please send good thoughts my way for safe travels.
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