Tree Swallow

26
Jul

Early migration ……. which makes me think about raptors……

First of all, what are raptors? The actual word – raptor – comes from the Latin word ‘rapere’ which means to seize, take by force, or plunder.  Groups of birds that are called raptors include eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, ospreys, harriers, vultures, and owls.  Most of these birds share the predatory behavior of hunting, capturing, […]

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17
Jun

Birding around Dayton, OH – Part 4

Eastwood Lake.  Located in Eastwood MetroPark, Dayton, OH.       https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/eastwood/. Like Englewood Park, Eastwood Lake is part of the MetroPark system of Dayton.  You can download the brochure which states there are resident Bald Eagles.  Several people we encountered at the other areas we birded recommended we come here to see the eagles.  Unfortunately, […]

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16
Jun

Birding Around Dayton, OH Part 3

Englewood Metro Park.   Dayton, OH     https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/englewood/ There are 4 separate areas that make up Englewood Metro Park.  We only had time to visit one of areas:  the East Park.  And we hit a bonanza of birds – the mother lode.  You can get the addresses for each of the entrances from the above website.  […]

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